Hopefield vs Howlong
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howlong (997) sits above Hopefield (985). Howlong skews owner-occupied (79%), Hopefield runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Hopefield and Howlong side by side
| Measure | Hopefield | Howlong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $569,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +17.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $465/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 95 | 2,997 |
| Median age | 38 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 518 mm | 544 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.5°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
- Howlong edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 985). Howlong also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hopefield vs Howlong: common questions
Does Hopefield or Howlong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howlong scores 997 vs 985 in Hopefield. 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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