Side by sideSuburb comparison

Acton Park vs Cambridge.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acton Park (992) sits above Cambridge (988).

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

Acton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 988).

Common questionsActon Park vs Cambridge

Common questions

Does Acton Park or Cambridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Acton Park scores 992 vs 988 in Cambridge. 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

Acton Park
Metric
Cambridge

Price & Market

Median house
$1,010,000
Median unit
$765,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
25
5,734
Population
5,734
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
992
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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