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Carisbrook vs Simson

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carisbrook (973) sits above Simson (961).

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Carisbrook and Simson side by side

MeasureCarisbrookSimson
Price and market
Median house$417,000–
Median unit$172,800–
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%92.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA973961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,19276
Median age4557
Climate
Annual rainfall464 mm478 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C29.6°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
Carisbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 961). Simson also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Carisbrook vs Simson: common questions

Does Carisbrook or Simson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carisbrook scores 973 vs 961 in Simson. 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.

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