Upper Haughton vs Giru
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Haughton (922) sits above Giru (915). Giru skews owner-occupied (75%), Upper Haughton runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Upper Haughton and Giru side by side
| Measure | Upper Haughton | Giru |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 34 | 387 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 942 mm | 1103 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.0°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
- Upper Haughton edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 915). Upper Haughton also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Haughton vs Giru: common questions
Does Upper Haughton or Giru have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Haughton scores 922 vs 915 in Giru. 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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