Side by sideSuburb comparison

Japoonvale vs Walter Hill.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Walter Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walter Hill (932) sits above Japoonvale (918).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Walter Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 918).

Common questionsJapoonvale vs Walter Hill

Common questions

Does Japoonvale or Walter Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walter Hill scores 932 vs 918 in Japoonvale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Japoonvale
Metric
Walter Hill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
72.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
107
Population
55
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
4
918
Avg ICSEA
932

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).