Douglas vs Aitkenvale
Douglas scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aitkenvale (959) sits above Douglas (945).
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Douglas and Aitkenvale side by side
| Measure | Douglas | Aitkenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $378,000 |
| Median unit | – | $340,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,797 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
- Aitkenvale edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 945).
Douglas vs Aitkenvale: common questions
Does Douglas or Aitkenvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aitkenvale scores 959 vs 945 in Douglas. 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, Douglas or Aitkenvale?
Douglas scores 24/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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