Derwent Park vs Glenorchy

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Derwent Park (991) sits above Glenorchy (965).

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Derwent Park and Glenorchy side by side

MeasureDerwent ParkGlenorchy
Price and market
Median house–$560,000
Median unit–$448,000
Renting
House rent$340/wk$320/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$272/wk
Owner occupied55.0%–
Renter occupied40.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA991965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–48
Transit score–0
Bike score–100
Population872–
Median age35–
Climate
Annual rainfall582 mm582 mm
Mean max, January23.0°C23.0°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
Derwent Park edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 965).

Derwent Park vs Glenorchy: common questions

Does Derwent Park or Glenorchy have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Derwent Park scores 991 vs 965 in Glenorchy. 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.