Alberton vs Queenstown
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alberton (995) sits above Queenstown (994). Alberton skews owner-occupied (70%), Queenstown runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Alberton and Queenstown side by side
| Measure | Alberton | Queenstown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,860 | 1,943 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- 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
- Alberton edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 994).
Alberton vs Queenstown: common questions
Does Alberton or Queenstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alberton scores 995 vs 994 in Queenstown. 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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