Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bennettswood vs Deakin University.

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

Deakin University scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Deakin University (1122) sits above Bennettswood (1117).

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

Deakin University edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1117).

Common questionsBennettswood vs Deakin University

Common questions

Does Bennettswood or Deakin University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deakin University scores 1122 vs 1117 in Bennettswood. 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, Bennettswood or Deakin University?

Deakin University scores 28/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bennettswood
Metric
Deakin University

Price & Market

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

Rental

$411/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$349/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$361/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

24
Walk score
28
60
Transit score
40
100
Bike score
100
15,147
Population
20,499
34
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1117
Avg ICSEA
1122

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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