Thebarton vs West Hindmarsh
West Hindmarsh scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thebarton (1030) sits above West Hindmarsh (1020).
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Thebarton and West Hindmarsh side by side
| Measure | Thebarton | West Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $512/wk | $487/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 84 | 88 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,442 | 1,560 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- Thebarton edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1020). West Hindmarsh also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Thebarton vs West Hindmarsh: common questions
Does Thebarton or West Hindmarsh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thebarton scores 1030 vs 1020 in West Hindmarsh. 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.
Which is more walkable, Thebarton or West Hindmarsh?
West Hindmarsh scores 88/100 on walkability vs 84/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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