College Park vs Stepney
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stepney (1119) sits above College Park (1110).
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College Park and Stepney side by side
| Measure | College Park | Stepney |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,379,750 |
| Median unit | – | $344,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 755 | 942 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Stepney edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1110). College Park also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
College Park vs Stepney: common questions
Does College Park or Stepney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stepney scores 1119 vs 1110 in College Park. 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.
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