The Hatch vs Hacks Ferry

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hacks Ferry (988) sits above The Hatch (972).

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The Hatch and Hacks Ferry side by side

MeasureThe HatchHacks Ferry
Renting
House rent$680/wk$528/wk
Unit rent$490/wk–
Owner occupied85.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1220
Average ICSEA972988
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population449
Median age6038
Climate
Annual rainfall1251 mm1234 mm
Mean max, January28.3°C28.5°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
Hacks Ferry edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 972). Hacks Ferry also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Hatch vs Hacks Ferry: common questions

Does The Hatch or Hacks Ferry have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hacks Ferry scores 988 vs 972 in The Hatch. 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.