Sandgate vs Hexham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandgate (986) sits above Hexham (962). Hexham skews owner-occupied (58%), Sandgate runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Sandgate and Hexham side by side

MeasureSandgateHexham
Price and market
Median house–$410,000
Median unit–$285,120
Renting
House rent$700/wk$680/wk
Unit rent$460/wk$510/wk
Owner occupied43.0%58.0%
Renter occupied37.0%36.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA986962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score450
Population276157
Median age6935
Climate
Annual rainfall1030 mm1030 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C29.0°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
Sandgate edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 962). Hexham also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Sandgate vs Hexham: common questions

Does Sandgate or Hexham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandgate scores 986 vs 962 in Hexham. 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.