Hughenden vs Prairie
Hughenden scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Prairie (1017) sits above Hughenden (942).
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Hughenden and Prairie side by side
| Measure | Hughenden | Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 1,113 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 463 mm | 482 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.9°C | 35.0°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
- Prairie edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 942).
Hughenden vs Prairie: common questions
Does Hughenden or Prairie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Prairie scores 1017 vs 942 in Hughenden. 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, Hughenden or Prairie?
Hughenden scores 46/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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