Upper Pilton vs Hirstglen
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hirstglen (991) sits above Upper Pilton (988). Upper Pilton skews owner-occupied (79%), Hirstglen runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Upper Pilton and Hirstglen side by side
| Measure | Upper Pilton | Hirstglen |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 80 | 77 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 647 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.1°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
- Hirstglen edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988). Upper Pilton also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Pilton vs Hirstglen: common questions
Does Upper Pilton or Hirstglen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hirstglen scores 991 vs 988 in Upper Pilton. 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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