Side by sideSuburb comparison

Appletree Flat vs Howick.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Appletree Flat (919) sits above Howick (911).

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

Appletree Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 911).

Common questionsAppletree Flat vs Howick

Common questions

Does Appletree Flat or Howick have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Appletree Flat scores 919 vs 911 in Howick. 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

Appletree Flat
Metric
Howick

Price & Market

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

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$335/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$285/wk
40.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
16
Population
21,445
33
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
7
919
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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