The Hatch vs Riverside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverside (1003) sits above The Hatch (972).
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The Hatch and Riverside side by side
| Measure | The Hatch | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $825,000 |
| Median unit | – | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 298 |
| Median age | 60 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1251 mm | 1290 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.1°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
- Riverside edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 972). Riverside also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
The Hatch vs Riverside: common questions
Does The Hatch or Riverside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverside scores 1003 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.
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