Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carmel vs Walliston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walliston (1035) sits above Carmel (1028).

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

Walliston edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1028).

Common questionsCarmel 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.

The numbers behind the take

Carmel
Metric
Walliston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$345/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
754
Population
1,016
46
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1028
Avg ICSEA
1035

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).