Algester vs Parkinson
Algester scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Algester (1004) sits above Parkinson (998). Parkinson skews owner-occupied (78%), Algester runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Algester and Parkinson side by side
| Measure | Algester | Parkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $900,000 | – |
| Median unit | $621,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $830/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,020 | 11,148 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 959 mm | 953 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°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
- Algester edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 998). Parkinson also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Algester vs Parkinson: common questions
Does Algester or Parkinson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Algester scores 1004 vs 998 in Parkinson. 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.
Which is more walkable, Algester or Parkinson?
Algester scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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