Brinsmead vs Whitfield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whitfield (988) sits above Brinsmead (984).

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Brinsmead and Whitfield side by side

MeasureBrinsmeadWhitfield
Price and market
Median house$655,000–
Median unit$253,440–
Renting
House rent$760/wk$700/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$550/wk
Owner occupied78.0%–
Renter occupied20.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA984988
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population5,537–
Median age39–
Climate
Annual rainfall2145 mm2112 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.6°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
Whitfield edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 984).

Brinsmead vs Whitfield: common questions

Does Brinsmead or Whitfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whitfield scores 988 vs 984 in Brinsmead. 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.