Rainbow vs Hopevale
Rainbow scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rainbow (973) sits above Hopevale (971).
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Rainbow and Hopevale side by side
| Measure | Rainbow | Hopevale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $220,000 | – |
| Median unit | $79,200 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 672 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 346 mm | 327 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.2°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
- Rainbow edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 971).
Rainbow vs Hopevale: common questions
Does Rainbow or Hopevale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rainbow scores 973 vs 971 in Hopevale. 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, Rainbow or Hopevale?
Rainbow scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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