Winnejup vs Hester
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hester (1020) sits above Winnejup (1009). Hester skews owner-occupied (103%), Winnejup runs more rental-dense (93% owner).
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Winnejup and Hester side by side
| Measure | Winnejup | Hester |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $240/wk | $120/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 103.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 176 | 101 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.5°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
- Hester edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1009). Winnejup also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Winnejup vs Hester: common questions
Does Winnejup or Hester have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hester scores 1020 vs 1009 in Winnejup. 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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