Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carlisle vs St James.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carlisle (1056) sits above St James (1023).

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

Carlisle edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1023).

Common questionsCarlisle vs St James

Common questions

Does Carlisle or St James have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carlisle scores 1056 vs 1023 in St James. 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

Carlisle
Metric
St James

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$330/wk
54.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
43.0%
Renter occupied
46.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

56
Walk score
56
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
6,733
Population
4,894
36
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1056
Avg ICSEA
1023

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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