Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yatala Vale vs Lower Hermitage.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Hermitage (1036) sits above Yatala Vale (1035). Yatala Vale skews owner-occupied (98%), Lower Hermitage runs more rental-dense (85% 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

Lower Hermitage edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1035).

Common questionsYatala Vale vs Lower Hermitage

Common questions

Does Yatala Vale or Lower Hermitage have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Hermitage scores 1036 vs 1035 in Yatala Vale. 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

Yatala Vale
Metric
Lower Hermitage

Price & Market

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

Rental

$590/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$395/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
98.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
3.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
10
Bike score
260
Population
195
49
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1035
Avg ICSEA
1036

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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