North Road vs Hopetoun Gardens
Hopetoun Gardens scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hopetoun Gardens (1122) sits above North Road (1120).
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North Road and Hopetoun Gardens side by side
| Measure | North Road | Hopetoun Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 617 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
- Hopetoun Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1120).
North Road vs Hopetoun Gardens: common questions
Does North Road or Hopetoun Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hopetoun Gardens scores 1122 vs 1120 in North Road. 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, North Road or Hopetoun Gardens?
Hopetoun Gardens scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
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