Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carngham vs Brewster.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carngham (1020) sits above Brewster (999).

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

Carngham edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 999).

Common questionsCarngham vs Brewster

Common questions

Does Carngham or Brewster have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carngham scores 1020 vs 999 in Brewster. 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

Carngham
Metric
Brewster

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$322/wk
$180/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
171
Population
47
39
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1020
Avg ICSEA
999

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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