Hunter vs Elmore
Elmore scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elmore (983) sits above Hunter (980). Elmore skews owner-occupied (75%), Hunter runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
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Hunter and Elmore side by side
| Measure | Hunter | Elmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $435,000 |
| Median unit | – | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 27.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 23 | 847 |
| Median age | 43 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 425 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.1°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
- Elmore edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 980).
Hunter vs Elmore: common questions
Does Hunter or Elmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elmore scores 983 vs 980 in Hunter. 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, Hunter or Elmore?
Elmore scores 16/100 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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