Mater Hill vs Highgate Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgate Hill (1115) sits above Mater Hill (1096).
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Mater Hill and Highgate Hill side by side
| Measure | Mater Hill | Highgate Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,815,000 |
| Median unit | – | $702,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1096 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,229 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.5°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
- Highgate Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1096).
Mater Hill vs Highgate Hill: common questions
Does Mater Hill or Highgate Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgate Hill scores 1115 vs 1096 in Mater Hill. 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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