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Ward Hill vs Alford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ward Hill (949) sits above Alford (946). Alford skews owner-occupied (75%), Ward Hill runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

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Ward Hill and Alford side by side

MeasureWard HillAlford
Renting
House rent–$200/wk
Unit rent–$200/wk
Owner occupied63.0%75.0%
Renter occupied13.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby89
Average ICSEA949946
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population52159
Median age5347
Climate
Annual rainfall352 mm360 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.3°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
Ward Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 946).

Ward Hill vs Alford: common questions

Does Ward Hill or Alford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ward Hill scores 949 vs 946 in Alford. 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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