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Hirstglen vs Pilton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hirstglen (991) sits above Pilton (988). Pilton skews owner-occupied (84%), Hirstglen runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Hirstglen and Pilton side by side

MeasureHirstglenPilton
Renting
Owner occupied68.0%84.0%
Renter occupied16.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby510
Average ICSEA991988
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7771
Median age5054
Climate
Annual rainfall676 mm640 mm
Mean max, January29.1°C29.5°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
Hirstglen edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988). Pilton also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hirstglen vs Pilton: common questions

Does Hirstglen or Pilton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hirstglen scores 991 vs 988 in Pilton. 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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