Hilltown vs Leighton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilltown (1015) sits above Leighton (987).
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Hilltown and Leighton side by side
| Measure | Hilltown | Leighton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $310/wk | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | $165/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | 46 |
| Median age | 38 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 434 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hilltown edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 987). Leighton also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hilltown vs Leighton: common questions
Does Hilltown or Leighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilltown scores 1015 vs 987 in Leighton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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