Side by sideSuburb comparison

Altona Gate vs Spotswood.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spotswood (1087) sits above Altona Gate (1073).

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

Spotswood edges out on average school ICSEA (1087 vs 1073).

Common questionsAltona Gate vs Spotswood

Common questions

Does Altona Gate or Spotswood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spotswood scores 1087 vs 1073 in Altona Gate. 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

Altona Gate
Metric
Spotswood

Price & Market

Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$1,170,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$700/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
66.0%
Renter occupied
32.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

38
Walk score
38
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
12,962
Population
2,820
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1073
Avg ICSEA
1087

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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