Side by sideSuburb comparison

Derrymore vs Iredale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Derrymore (1045) sits above Iredale (970). Iredale skews owner-occupied (100%), Derrymore runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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

Derrymore edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 970). Iredale also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsDerrymore vs Iredale

Common questions

Does Derrymore or Iredale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Derrymore scores 1045 vs 970 in Iredale. 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

Derrymore
Metric
Iredale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$573/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
85
Population
177
42
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
5
1045
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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