Hope Forest vs Willunga South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hope Forest (1022) sits above Willunga South (1010). Willunga South skews owner-occupied (97%), Hope Forest runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Hope Forest and Willunga South side by side
| Measure | Hope Forest | Willunga South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 143 | 470 |
| Median age | 42 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 809 mm | 743 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.6°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
- Hope Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1010).
Hope Forest vs Willunga South: common questions
Does Hope Forest or Willunga South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hope Forest scores 1022 vs 1010 in Willunga South. 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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