Side by sideSuburb comparison

Alberton vs Carbrook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carbrook (989) sits above Alberton (987).

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

Carbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987).

Common questionsAlberton vs Carbrook

Common questions

Does Alberton or Carbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carbrook scores 989 vs 987 in Alberton. 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

Alberton
Metric
Carbrook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
68,477
Population
1,330
34
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
987
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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