Hindmarsh vs Thebarton
Hindmarsh scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thebarton (1030) sits above Hindmarsh (1027). Thebarton skews owner-occupied (50%), Hindmarsh runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Hindmarsh and Thebarton side by side
| Measure | Hindmarsh | Thebarton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $365/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $585/wk | $512/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 62.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 84 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 232 | 1,442 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| 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
- Thebarton edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1027).
Hindmarsh vs Thebarton: common questions
Does Hindmarsh or Thebarton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thebarton scores 1030 vs 1027 in Hindmarsh. 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 Thebarton?
Hindmarsh scores 90/100 on walkability vs 84/100. 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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