Side by sideSuburb comparison

Athol vs Westbrook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westbrook (994) sits above Athol (991).

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

Westbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 991).

Common questionsAthol vs Westbrook

Common questions

Does Athol or Westbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westbrook scores 994 vs 991 in Athol. 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

Athol
Metric
Westbrook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$680/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$259/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
139
Population
115,218
43
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
9
991
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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