Side by sideSuburb comparison

Caversham vs West Swan.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caversham (1001) sits above West Swan (996).

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

Caversham edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 996).

Common questionsCaversham vs West Swan

Common questions

Does Caversham or West Swan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caversham scores 1001 vs 996 in West Swan. 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

Caversham
Metric
West Swan

Price & Market

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

Rental

$373/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$373/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,419
Population
786
33
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1001
Avg ICSEA
996

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).