Mount Eccles vs Hallston

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hallston (989) sits above Mount Eccles (986).

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Mount Eccles and Hallston side by side

MeasureMount EcclesHallston
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%89.0%
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1514
Average ICSEA986989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population139157
Median age4752
Climate
Annual rainfall1031 mm1031 mm
Mean max, January24.2°C24.2°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
Hallston edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 986). Mount Eccles also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Eccles vs Hallston: common questions

Does Mount Eccles or Hallston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hallston scores 989 vs 986 in Mount Eccles. 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.