Side by sideSuburb comparison

Alexandra vs Walkerston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walkerston (973) sits above Alexandra (971).

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

Walkerston edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 971).

Common questionsAlexandra vs Walkerston

Common questions

Does Alexandra or Walkerston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walkerston scores 973 vs 971 in Alexandra. 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

Alexandra
Metric
Walkerston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$289/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
8
Transit score
0
Bike score
35
85,500
Population
3,615
38
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
971
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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