Side by sideSuburb comparison

Caroda vs Elcombe.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elcombe (917) sits above Caroda (916).

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

Elcombe edges out on average school ICSEA (917 vs 916).

Common questionsCaroda vs Elcombe

Common questions

Does Caroda or Elcombe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elcombe scores 917 vs 916 in Caroda. 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

Caroda
Metric
Elcombe

Price & Market

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

Rental

$187/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$159/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
143.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,865
Population
25
55
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
2
916
Avg ICSEA
917

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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