Side by sideSuburb comparison

Berrara vs Swanhaven.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrara (957) sits above Swanhaven (956).

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

Berrara edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 956).

Common questionsBerrara vs Swanhaven

Common questions

Does Berrara or Swanhaven have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrara scores 957 vs 956 in Swanhaven. 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

Berrara
Metric
Swanhaven

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$335/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
20
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
35
333
Population
196
59
Median age
65

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
11
957
Avg ICSEA
956

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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