Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blair Athol vs Ambarvale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blair Athol (986) sits above Ambarvale (973). Blair Athol skews owner-occupied (78%), Ambarvale runs more rental-dense (54% 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

Blair Athol edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 973).

Common questionsBlair Athol vs Ambarvale

Common questions

Does Blair Athol or Ambarvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blair Athol scores 986 vs 973 in Ambarvale. 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

Blair Athol
Metric
Ambarvale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$470/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

10
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
2,725
Population
7,254
37
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
986
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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