Side by sideSuburb comparison

Biddeston vs Athol.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Biddeston (995) sits above Athol (991). Athol skews owner-occupied (89%), Biddeston runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

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

Biddeston edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 991).

Common questionsBiddeston vs Athol

Common questions

Does Biddeston or Athol have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Biddeston scores 995 vs 991 in Athol. 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

Biddeston
Metric
Athol

Price & Market

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

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$240/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
269
Population
139
47
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
4
995
Avg ICSEA
991

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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