Side by sideSuburb comparison

Avoca vs Homebush.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Homebush (964) sits above Avoca (951).

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

Homebush edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 951).

Common questionsAvoca vs Homebush

Common questions

Does Avoca or Homebush have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Homebush scores 964 vs 951 in Avoca. 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

Avoca
Metric
Homebush

Price & Market

$415,000
Median house
$167,040
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$179/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,356
Population
10,111
51
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
6
951
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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