Centenary Heights vs Southtown
Southtown scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southtown (1032) sits above Centenary Heights (1024).
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Centenary Heights and Southtown side by side
| Measure | Centenary Heights | Southtown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,152 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
- Southtown edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1024).
Centenary Heights vs Southtown: common questions
Does Centenary Heights or Southtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southtown scores 1032 vs 1024 in Centenary Heights. 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, Centenary Heights or Southtown?
Southtown scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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