Hume vs Symonston
Symonston scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Symonston (1060) sits above Hume (1041).
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Hume and Symonston side by side
| Measure | Hume | Symonston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $110/wk | $322/wk |
| Unit rent | $110/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 70 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 395 | 655 |
| Median age | 34 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 29.1°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
- Symonston edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1041).
Hume vs Symonston: common questions
Does Hume or Symonston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Symonston scores 1060 vs 1041 in Hume. 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, Hume or Symonston?
Symonston scores 70/100 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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