Side by sideSuburb comparison

Costerfield vs Argyle.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Argyle (1018) sits above Costerfield (998).

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

Argyle edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 998).

Common questionsCosterfield vs Argyle

Common questions

Does Costerfield or Argyle have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Argyle scores 1018 vs 998 in Costerfield. 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

Costerfield
Metric
Argyle

Price & Market

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

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$50/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$217/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
70
Population
3,965
59
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
19
998
Avg ICSEA
1018

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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