Side by sideSuburb comparison

Woodend vs Hanging Rock.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodend (1110) sits above Hanging Rock (1106).

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

Woodend edges out on average school ICSEA (1110 vs 1106).

Common questionsWoodend vs Hanging Rock

Common questions

Does Woodend or Hanging Rock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodend scores 1110 vs 1106 in Hanging Rock. 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

Woodend
Metric
Hanging Rock

Price & Market

$892,500
Median house
$800,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$391/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$391/wk
$332/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
20
Transit score
100
Bike score
8,586
Population
8,586
46
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
7
1110
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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