Mount Hallen vs Esk

Esk scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Esk (954) sits above Mount Hallen (950).

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Mount Hallen and Esk side by side

MeasureMount HallenEsk
Price and market
Median house–$558,750
Median unit–$205,920
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%–
Renter occupied6.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby204
Average ICSEA950954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score016
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population457–
Median age50–
Climate
Annual rainfall802 mm811 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.2°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
Esk edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 950).

Mount Hallen vs Esk: common questions

Does Mount Hallen or Esk have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Esk scores 954 vs 950 in Mount Hallen. 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, Mount Hallen or Esk?

Esk scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.