Hovea vs Jane Brook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hovea (988) sits above Jane Brook (985).
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Hovea and Jane Brook side by side
| Measure | Hovea | Jane Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 713 | 3,670 |
| Median age | 51 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 880 mm | 737 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.7°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
- Hovea edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 985).
Hovea 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.
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