Sandy Hill vs Timbarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Timbarra (928) sits above Sandy Hill (885). Timbarra skews owner-occupied (100%), Sandy Hill runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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Sandy Hill and Timbarra side by side
| Measure | Sandy Hill | Timbarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 885 | 928 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 36 |
| Median age | 59 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 907 mm | 876 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 26.9°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
- Timbarra edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 885).
Sandy Hill vs Timbarra: common questions
Does Sandy Hill or Timbarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Timbarra scores 928 vs 885 in Sandy Hill. 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.
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