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Hunter vs Drummartin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hunter (980) sits above Drummartin (968). Drummartin skews owner-occupied (65%), Hunter runs more rental-dense (27% owner).

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Hunter and Drummartin side by side

MeasureHunterDrummartin
Renting
Owner occupied27.0%65.0%
Schools
Schools nearby620
Average ICSEA980968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2342
Median age4353
Climate
Annual rainfall425 mm415 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.3°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
Hunter edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 968). Drummartin also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hunter vs Drummartin: common questions

Does Hunter or Drummartin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hunter scores 980 vs 968 in Drummartin. 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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