Cressy vs Perth
Cressy scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Perth (999) sits above Cressy (952).
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Cressy and Perth side by side
| Measure | Cressy | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $280/wk |
| Unit rent | $187/wk | $238/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 592 mm | 649 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.1°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
- Perth edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 952).
Cressy vs Perth: common questions
Does Cressy or Perth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Perth scores 999 vs 952 in Cressy. 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, Cressy or Perth?
Cressy scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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