Parkinson vs Hillcrest

Hillcrest scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parkinson (998) sits above Hillcrest (992).

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Parkinson and Hillcrest side by side

MeasureParkinsonHillcrest
Price and market
Median house–$725,000
Median unit–$428,000
Renting
House rent$830/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$306/wk
Owner occupied78.0%–
Renter occupied20.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA998992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score614
Transit score200
Bike score100100
Population11,148–
Median age37–
Climate
Annual rainfall953 mm953 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.4°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
Parkinson edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 992).

Parkinson vs Hillcrest: common questions

Does Parkinson or Hillcrest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parkinson scores 998 vs 992 in Hillcrest. 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, Parkinson or Hillcrest?

Hillcrest scores 14/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.