Carmel vs Walliston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walliston (1035) sits above Carmel (1028).
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Carmel and Walliston side by side
| Measure | Carmel | Walliston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $345/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 754 | 1,016 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 866 mm | 866 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°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
- Walliston edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1028).
Carmel vs Walliston: common questions
Does Carmel or Walliston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walliston scores 1035 vs 1028 in Carmel. 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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