Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hovea vs Jane Brook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hovea (988) sits above Jane Brook (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

Hovea edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 985).

Common questionsHovea vs Jane Brook

Common questions

Does Hovea or Jane Brook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hovea scores 988 vs 985 in Jane Brook. 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

Hovea
Metric
Jane Brook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$575/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$440/wk
95.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
4.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
100
713
Population
3,670
51
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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