Houghton vs Vista
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vista (1037) sits above Houghton (1034). Houghton skews owner-occupied (98%), Vista runs more rental-dense (88% owner).
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Houghton and Vista side by side
| Measure | Houghton | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 10 |
| Population | 511 | 1,035 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
- Vista edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034). Houghton also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Houghton vs Vista: common questions
Does Houghton or Vista have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vista scores 1037 vs 1034 in Houghton. 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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