Maylands vs Highgate

Highgate scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgate (1114) sits above Maylands (1087).

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Maylands and Highgate side by side

MeasureMaylandsHighgate
Renting
House rent$300/wk–
Unit rent$300/wk–
Owner occupied49.0%42.0%
Renter occupied49.0%57.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10871114
Lifestyle and people
Walk score82100
Transit score200
Bike score100100
Population13,1992,326
Median age3634
Climate
Annual rainfall708 mm708 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.0°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
Highgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1087).

Maylands vs Highgate: common questions

Does Maylands or Highgate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgate scores 1114 vs 1087 in Maylands. 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.

Which is more walkable, Maylands or Highgate?

Highgate scores 100/100 on walkability vs 82/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.