Alloway vs Avenell Heights
Avenell Heights scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Avenell Heights (957) sits above Alloway (946).
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Alloway and Avenell Heights side by side
| Measure | Alloway | Avenell Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 488 | 5,028 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 878 mm | 931 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.7°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
- Avenell Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 946). Alloway also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alloway vs Avenell Heights: common questions
Does Alloway or Avenell Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Avenell Heights scores 957 vs 946 in Alloway. 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, Alloway or Avenell Heights?
Avenell Heights scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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