Hindmarsh vs Croydon
Hindmarsh scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hindmarsh (1027) sits above Croydon (1023). Croydon skews owner-occupied (72%), Hindmarsh runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Hindmarsh and Croydon side by side
| Measure | Hindmarsh | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,512,810 |
| Median unit | – | $271,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +14.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $365/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $585/wk | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 62.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 88 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 232 | 1,220 |
| Median age | 31 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- Hindmarsh edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1023). Croydon also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hindmarsh vs Croydon: common questions
Does Hindmarsh or Croydon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hindmarsh scores 1027 vs 1023 in Croydon. 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.
Which is more walkable, Hindmarsh or Croydon?
Hindmarsh scores 90/100 on walkability vs 88/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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