Hugh vs Kilgariff
Kilgariff 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 Kilgariff (884) sits above Hugh (870). Kilgariff skews owner-occupied (56%), Hugh runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Hugh and Kilgariff side by side
| Measure | Hugh | Kilgariff |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $75/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $30/wk | $202/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 895 | 551 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| 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
- Kilgariff edges out on average school ICSEA (884 vs 870). Kilgariff also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hugh vs Kilgariff: common questions
Does Hugh or Kilgariff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kilgariff scores 884 vs 870 in Hugh. 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 Kilgariff?
Kilgariff 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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