Side by sideSuburb comparison

Alstonvale vs Eltham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alstonvale (1030) sits above Eltham (1025).

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

Alstonvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1025).

Common questionsAlstonvale vs Eltham

Common questions

Does Alstonvale or Eltham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alstonvale scores 1030 vs 1025 in Eltham. 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

Alstonvale
Metric
Eltham

Price & Market

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

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$310/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
431
Population
332
53
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
16
1030
Avg ICSEA
1025

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).