Hindmarsh Valley vs Lower Inman Valley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Inman Valley (1013) sits above Hindmarsh Valley (1008).

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Hindmarsh Valley and Lower Inman Valley side by side

MeasureHindmarsh ValleyLower Inman Valley
Renting
House rent$700/wk–
Unit rent$305/wk–
Owner occupied86.0%91.0%
Renter occupied11.0%6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA10081013
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population648517
Median age4550
Climate
Annual rainfall619 mm682 mm
Mean max, January24.9°C24.9°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
Lower Inman Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1008).

Hindmarsh Valley vs Lower Inman Valley: common questions

Does Hindmarsh Valley or Lower Inman Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Inman Valley scores 1013 vs 1008 in Hindmarsh Valley. 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.