Jones Hill vs Southside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jones Hill (970) sits above Southside (968). Jones Hill skews owner-occupied (80%), Southside runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Jones Hill and Southside side by side
| Measure | Jones Hill | Southside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 1,135 | 6,312 |
| Median age | 38 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1059 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°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
- Jones Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 968). Jones Hill also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jones Hill vs Southside: common questions
Does Jones Hill or Southside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jones Hill scores 970 vs 968 in Southside. 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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