Airport West vs Strathmore Heights
Airport West (median $915,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Strathmore Heights ($1,080,000).
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Airport West and Strathmore Heights side by side
| Measure | Airport West | Strathmore Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Median unit | $334,800 | $377,280 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | – |
| Transit score | 10 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 8,173 | 1,047 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 546 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 Airport West (1079) sits above Strathmore Heights (1043). Strathmore Heights skews owner-occupied (82%), Airport West runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Airport West is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 15% 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
- Airport West edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1043). Strathmore Heights also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Airport West vs Strathmore Heights: common questions
Is Airport West or Strathmore Heights cheaper to buy in?
Airport West has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 15% below Strathmore Heights ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Airport West or Strathmore Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Airport West scores 1079 vs 1043 in Strathmore Heights. 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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