Side by sideSuburb comparison

Derwent Park vs Elwick.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Derwent Park (991) sits above Elwick (970).

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

Derwent Park edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 970).

Common questionsDerwent Park vs Elwick

Common questions

Does Derwent Park or Elwick have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Derwent Park scores 991 vs 970 in Elwick. 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

Derwent Park
Metric
Elwick

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
55.0%
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
50
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
872
Population
18,372
35
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
991
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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