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Leighton vs Hilltown

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilltown (1015) sits above Leighton (987).

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Leighton and Hilltown side by side

MeasureLeightonHilltown
Renting
House rent$380/wk$310/wk
Unit rent–$165/wk
Owner occupied76.0%75.0%
Renter occupied–25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA9871015
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4642
Median age4838
Climate
Annual rainfall434 mm478 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C30.8°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
Hilltown edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 987). Leighton also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Leighton vs Hilltown: common questions

Does Leighton or Hilltown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilltown scores 1015 vs 987 in Leighton. 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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