Little Hampton vs Wheatsheaf
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Little Hampton (1046) sits above Wheatsheaf (1029). Wheatsheaf skews owner-occupied (93%), Little Hampton runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Little Hampton and Wheatsheaf side by side
| Measure | Little Hampton | Wheatsheaf |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 74 | 252 |
| Median age | 53 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 942 mm | 874 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 25.1°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
- Little Hampton edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1029). Wheatsheaf also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Little Hampton vs Wheatsheaf: common questions
Does Little Hampton or Wheatsheaf have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Little Hampton scores 1046 vs 1029 in Wheatsheaf. 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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