Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hobartville vs Richmond Lowlands.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hobartville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hobartville (1003) sits above Richmond Lowlands (985).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Hobartville edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 985). Richmond Lowlands also has a higher family-household share (117% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsHobartville vs Richmond Lowlands

Common questions

Does Hobartville or Richmond Lowlands have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hobartville scores 1003 vs 985 in Richmond Lowlands. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hobartville
Metric
Richmond Lowlands

Price & Market

$955,000
Median house
$343,440
Median unit
+11.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$680/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$680/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
65.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,712
Population
55
35
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1003
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).