Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hugh vs Ross.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ross (884) sits above Hugh (870). Ross skews owner-occupied (55%), Hugh runs more rental-dense (25% owner).

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

Ross edges out on average school ICSEA (884 vs 870).

Common questionsHugh vs Ross

Common questions

Does Hugh or Ross have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ross 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hugh
Metric
Ross

Price & Market

Median house
$767,500
Median unit
$365,040
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$75/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$30/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
25.0%
Owner occupied
55.0%
35.0%
Renter occupied
39.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
895
Population
806
35
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
16
870
Avg ICSEA
884

Climate

302 mm
Annual rainfall
302 mm
36.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
36.2°C

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