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Upper Hermitage vs Lower Hermitage

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Hermitage (1036) sits above Upper Hermitage (1035).

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Upper Hermitage and Lower Hermitage side by side

MeasureUpper HermitageLower Hermitage
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%85.0%
Renter occupied3.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10351036
Lifestyle and people
Population273195
Median age4746
Climate
Annual rainfall627 mm734 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C28.1°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
Lower Hermitage edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1035).

Upper Hermitage vs Lower Hermitage: common questions

Does Upper Hermitage or Lower Hermitage have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Hermitage scores 1036 vs 1035 in Upper Hermitage. 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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