Side by sideSuburb comparison

Princes Hill vs University Of Melbourne.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Princes Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Princes Hill (1125) sits above University Of Melbourne (1051).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Princes Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1051).

Common questionsPrinces Hill vs University Of Melbourne

Common questions

Does Princes Hill or University Of Melbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Princes Hill scores 1125 vs 1051 in University Of Melbourne. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Princes Hill
Metric
University Of Melbourne

Price & Market

$1,800,000
Median house
$411,840
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$541/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$462/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
53.0%
Owner occupied
42.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
60
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
2,005
Population
39
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1125
Avg ICSEA
1051

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).