Canberra vs Deakin West
Deakin West scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Deakin West (1124) sits above Canberra (1115).
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Canberra and Deakin West side by side
| Measure | Canberra | Deakin West |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $459/wk | $459/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1124 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 26 |
| Transit score | 60 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 628 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
- Deakin West edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1115).
Canberra vs Deakin West: common questions
Does Canberra or Deakin West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deakin West scores 1124 vs 1115 in Canberra. 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, Canberra or Deakin West?
Deakin West scores 26/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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