Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Hill vs Newcastle West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Hill (1075) sits above Newcastle West (1073).

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

The Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1073).

Common questionsThe Hill vs Newcastle West

Common questions

Does The Hill or Newcastle West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Hill scores 1075 vs 1073 in Newcastle West. 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

The Hill
Metric
Newcastle West

Price & Market

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

Rental

$435/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$720/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$460/wk
44.0%
Owner occupied
42.0%
55.0%
Renter occupied
53.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
2,076
Population
1,453
34
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1075
Avg ICSEA
1073

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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