Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Hiawatha vs Minnie Water.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Hiawatha (939) sits above Minnie Water (936).

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

Lake Hiawatha edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 936).

Common questionsLake Hiawatha vs Minnie Water

Common questions

Does Lake Hiawatha or Minnie Water have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Hiawatha scores 939 vs 936 in Minnie Water. 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

Lake Hiawatha
Metric
Minnie Water

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,529
Population
212
53
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
939
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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