Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Palmerston vs Nerada.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerada (903) sits above East Palmerston (893). Nerada skews owner-occupied (100%), East Palmerston runs more rental-dense (70% 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

Nerada edges out on average school ICSEA (903 vs 893).

Common questionsEast Palmerston vs Nerada

Common questions

Does East Palmerston or Nerada have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerada scores 903 vs 893 in East Palmerston. 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

East Palmerston
Metric
Nerada

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$175/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
220
Population
88
49
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
14
893
Avg ICSEA
903

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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