Breakwater vs Thomson
Thomson scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thomson (1033) sits above Breakwater (1028).
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Breakwater and Thomson side by side
| Measure | Breakwater | Thomson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $602,500 | – |
| Median unit | $223,200 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,060 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 496 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Thomson edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1028).
Breakwater vs Thomson: common questions
Does Breakwater or Thomson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thomson scores 1033 vs 1028 in Breakwater. 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, Breakwater or Thomson?
Thomson scores 20/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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