Side by sideSuburb comparison

West End vs Highgate Hill.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. West End edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West End (1133) sits above Highgate Hill (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

West End edges out on average school ICSEA (1133 vs 1115).

Common questionsWest End vs Highgate Hill

Common questions

Does West End or Highgate Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West End scores 1133 vs 1115 in Highgate Hill. 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.

The numbers behind the take

West End
Metric
Highgate Hill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied
51.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
10
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
35,246
Population
6,229
32
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1133
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).