Carroll vs Somerton
Carroll scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carroll (916) sits above Somerton (905).
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Carroll and Somerton side by side
| Measure | Carroll | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $235,000 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -13.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $383/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 916 | 905 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 305 | 272 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 587 mm | 592 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.7°C | 33.4°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
- Carroll edges out on average school ICSEA (916 vs 905).
Carroll vs Somerton: common questions
Does Carroll or Somerton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carroll scores 916 vs 905 in Somerton. 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.
Which is more walkable, Carroll or Somerton?
Carroll scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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