Maddingley vs Pentland Hills
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pentland Hills (1018) sits above Maddingley (1015). Pentland Hills skews owner-occupied (84%), Maddingley runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Maddingley and Pentland Hills side by side
| Measure | Maddingley | Pentland Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 5,491 | 158 |
| Median age | 33 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 484 mm | 580 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.0°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
- Pentland Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1015). Pentland Hills also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Maddingley vs Pentland Hills: common questions
Does Maddingley or Pentland Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pentland Hills scores 1018 vs 1015 in Maddingley. 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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