Side by sideSuburb comparison

Andover vs York Plains.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving York Plains (913) sits above Andover (909).

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

York Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 909).

Common questionsAndover vs York Plains

Common questions

Does Andover or York Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), York Plains 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.

The numbers behind the take

Andover
Metric
York Plains

Price & Market

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

Rental

$188/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$188/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$160/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
28.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
39
Population
1,892
44
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
909
Avg ICSEA
913

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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