Hugh vs White Gums
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hugh (870) sits above White Gums (853). White Gums skews owner-occupied (71%), Hugh runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Hugh and White Gums side by side
| Measure | Hugh | White Gums |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $75/wk | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | $30/wk | $265/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 853 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 895 | 182 |
| Median age | 35 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 274 mm | 283 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 853). White Gums also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hugh vs White Gums: common questions
Does Hugh or White Gums have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hugh scores 870 vs 853 in White Gums. 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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