Side by sideSuburb comparison

Awaba vs Rathmines.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rathmines (984) sits above Awaba (968).

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

Rathmines edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 968).

Common questionsAwaba vs Rathmines

Common questions

Does Awaba or Rathmines have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rathmines scores 984 vs 968 in Awaba. 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

Awaba
Metric
Rathmines

Price & Market

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

Rental

$345/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$345/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
10
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
30
430
Population
2,076
40
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
968
Avg ICSEA
984

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).