Side by sideSuburb comparison

Captains Flat vs Primrose Valley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Primrose Valley (1017) sits above Captains Flat (1012). Captains Flat skews owner-occupied (79%), Primrose Valley runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

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

Primrose Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1012). Primrose Valley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsCaptains Flat vs Primrose Valley

Common questions

Does Captains Flat or Primrose Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Primrose Valley scores 1017 vs 1012 in Captains Flat. 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

Captains Flat
Metric
Primrose Valley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
32.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
611
Population
155
40
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
12
1012
Avg ICSEA
1017

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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