Narko vs Highgrove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgrove (960) sits above Narko (940). Narko skews owner-occupied (60%), Highgrove runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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Narko and Highgrove side by side
| Measure | Narko | Highgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 28 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 583 mm | 605 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.3°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
- Highgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 940).
Narko vs Highgrove: common questions
Does Narko or Highgrove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgrove scores 960 vs 940 in Narko. 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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