Side by sideSuburb comparison

Buxton vs Isis River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Isis River (952) sits above Buxton (951).

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

Isis River edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 951).

Common questionsBuxton vs Isis River

Common questions

Does Buxton or Isis River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Isis River scores 952 vs 951 in Buxton. 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

Buxton
Metric
Isis River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8,048
Population
100
56
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
951
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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