Parkes vs Russell Hill
Parkes scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Russell Hill (1125) sits above Parkes (1120).
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Parkes and Russell Hill side by side
| Measure | Parkes | Russell Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $459/wk | $459/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1125 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 42 |
| Transit score | 70 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 608 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
- Russell Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1120).
Parkes vs Russell Hill: common questions
Does Parkes or Russell Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Russell Hill scores 1125 vs 1120 in Parkes. 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, Parkes or Russell Hill?
Parkes scores 44/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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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