Airport West vs Niddrie
Airport West (median $915,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Niddrie ($1,375,000).
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Airport West and Niddrie side by side
| Measure | Airport West | Niddrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $1,375,000 |
| Median unit | $334,800 | $855,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | – |
| Transit score | 10 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 8,173 | 5,901 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Niddrie (1088) sits above Airport West (1079).
- For buyers
- Airport West is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Niddrie edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1079).
Airport West vs Niddrie: common questions
Is Airport West or Niddrie cheaper to buy in?
Airport West has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 33% below Niddrie ($1,375,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Airport West or Niddrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Niddrie scores 1088 vs 1079 in Airport West. 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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