Minigin vs Hillside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minigin (957) sits above Hillside (946). Hillside skews owner-occupied (68%), Minigin runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Minigin and Hillside side by side
| Measure | Minigin | Hillside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $204/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 78 | 72 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 462 mm | 449 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.2°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
- Minigin edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 946). Hillside also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Minigin vs Hillside: common questions
Does Minigin or Hillside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minigin scores 957 vs 946 in Hillside. 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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