Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wyalkatchem vs Hindmarsh.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wyalkatchem (942) sits above Hindmarsh (917). Wyalkatchem skews owner-occupied (68%), Hindmarsh runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

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

Wyalkatchem edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 917). Hindmarsh also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWyalkatchem vs Hindmarsh

Common questions

Does Wyalkatchem or Hindmarsh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wyalkatchem scores 942 vs 917 in Hindmarsh. 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

Wyalkatchem
Metric
Hindmarsh

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$118/wk
$155/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$150/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
358
Population
54
55
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
942
Avg ICSEA
917

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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