Andover vs Baden

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baden (913) sits above Andover (909). Baden skews owner-occupied (83%), Andover runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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Andover and Baden side by side

MeasureAndoverBaden
Renting
House rent$188/wk$188/wk
Unit rent$225/wk$160/wk
Owner occupied56.0%83.0%
Renter occupied28.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby513
Average ICSEA909913
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3943
Median age4439
Climate
Annual rainfall523 mm544 mm
Mean max, January21.4°C21.6°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
Baden edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 909). Andover also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Andover vs Baden: common questions

Does Andover or Baden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baden scores 913 vs 909 in Andover. 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.