Attadale vs Palmyra
Palmyra scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Attadale (1112) sits above Palmyra (1094).
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Attadale and Palmyra side by side
| Measure | Attadale | Palmyra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 24 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,638 | 7,585 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 694 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.4°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
- Attadale edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1094). Attadale also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Attadale vs Palmyra: common questions
Does Attadale or Palmyra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Attadale scores 1112 vs 1094 in Palmyra. 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.
Which is more walkable, Attadale or Palmyra?
Palmyra scores 24/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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