Mount Hicks vs Yolla
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yolla (938) sits above Mount Hicks (935). Mount Hicks skews owner-occupied (90%), Yolla runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Mount Hicks and Yolla side by side
| Measure | Mount Hicks | Yolla |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $270/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 356 | 286 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 1258 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 20.8°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
- Yolla edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 935). Mount Hicks also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Hicks vs Yolla: common questions
Does Mount Hicks or Yolla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yolla scores 938 vs 935 in Mount Hicks. 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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