Brighton Road vs Elwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elwood (1117) sits above Brighton Road (1111).

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Brighton Road and Elwood side by side

MeasureBrighton RoadElwood
Price and market
Median house–$2,305,000
Median unit–$620,000
Renting
House rent–$1095/wk
Unit rent–$608/wk
Owner occupied–47.0%
Renter occupied–51.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11111117
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100–
Transit score90–
Bike score100–
Population–15,153
Median age–38
Climate
Annual rainfall617 mm617 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°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
Elwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1111).

Brighton Road vs Elwood: common questions

Does Brighton Road or Elwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elwood scores 1117 vs 1111 in Brighton Road. 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.