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Manton vs Hughes

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughes (965) sits above Manton (952). Hughes skews owner-occupied (100%), Manton runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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Manton and Hughes side by side

MeasureMantonHughes
Renting
House rent$275/wk$80/wk
Unit rent$50/wk$277/wk
Owner occupied57.0%100.0%
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby106
Average ICSEA952965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8773
Median age3748
Climate
Annual rainfall1626 mm1753 mm
Mean max, January32.9°C32.7°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
Hughes edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 952). Hughes also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Manton vs Hughes: common questions

Does Manton or Hughes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughes scores 965 vs 952 in Manton. 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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