Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hotham Hill vs Melbourne University.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melbourne University (1051) sits above Hotham Hill (1050).

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

Melbourne University edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1050).

Common questionsHotham Hill vs Melbourne University

Common questions

Does Hotham Hill or Melbourne University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melbourne University scores 1051 vs 1050 in Hotham Hill. 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

Hotham Hill
Metric
Melbourne University

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$381/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$396/wk
$324/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$337/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
14,953
Population
7,297
31
Median age
26

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1050
Avg ICSEA
1051

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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