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Second Valley vs Hay Flat

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hay Flat (980) sits above Second Valley (973).

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Second Valley and Hay Flat side by side

MeasureSecond ValleyHay Flat
Renting
House rent$278/wk$850/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$200/wk
Owner occupied81.0%79.0%
Renter occupied16.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA973980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population15472
Median age6548
Climate
Annual rainfall751 mm657 mm
Mean max, January23.7°C24.6°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
Hay Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 973). Hay Flat also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Second Valley vs Hay Flat: common questions

Does Second Valley or Hay Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hay Flat scores 980 vs 973 in Second Valley. 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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