Side by sideSuburb comparison

Clifton vs Birchmont.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birchmont (973) sits above Clifton (963).

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

Birchmont edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 963).

Common questionsClifton vs Birchmont

Common questions

Does Clifton or Birchmont have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birchmont scores 973 vs 963 in Clifton. 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

Clifton
Metric
Birchmont

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$279/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
75,034
Population
86
47
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
15
963
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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