Side by sideSuburb comparison

Downsfield vs Neerdie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Downsfield (956) sits above Neerdie (952).

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

Downsfield edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 952).

Common questionsDownsfield vs Neerdie

Common questions

Does Downsfield or Neerdie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Downsfield scores 956 vs 952 in Neerdie. 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

Downsfield
Metric
Neerdie

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
86
Population
111
47
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
956
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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