Hugh vs Connellan
Connellan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hugh (870) sits above Connellan (868). Connellan skews owner-occupied (82%), Hugh runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Hugh and Connellan side by side
| Measure | Hugh | Connellan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $75/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $30/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 868 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 895 | 371 |
| Median age | 35 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 274 mm | 277 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.2°C | 37.0°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
- Hugh edges out on average school ICSEA (870 vs 868). Connellan also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hugh vs Connellan: common questions
Does Hugh or Connellan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hugh scores 870 vs 868 in Connellan. 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.
Which is more walkable, Hugh or Connellan?
Connellan scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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