Cairnlea vs Deer Park East
Cairnlea scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Deer Park East (997) sits above Cairnlea (970).
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Cairnlea and Deer Park East side by side
| Measure | Cairnlea | Deer Park East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,900 | – |
| Median unit | $427,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 54 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,038 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.5°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
- Deer Park East edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 970).
Cairnlea vs Deer Park East: common questions
Does Cairnlea or Deer Park East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deer Park East scores 997 vs 970 in Cairnlea. 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, Cairnlea or Deer Park East?
Cairnlea scores 54/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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