Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sugarloaf Creek vs Hilldene.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilldene (984) sits above Sugarloaf Creek (973). Sugarloaf Creek skews owner-occupied (96%), Hilldene runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

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

Hilldene edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 973).

Common questionsSugarloaf Creek vs Hilldene

Common questions

Does Sugarloaf Creek or Hilldene have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilldene scores 984 vs 973 in Sugarloaf Creek. 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

Sugarloaf Creek
Metric
Hilldene

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$263/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
96.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
255
Population
330
49
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
973
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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