Eaton vs The Narrows

Eaton scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Narrows (1001) sits above Eaton (992).

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Eaton and The Narrows side by side

MeasureEatonThe Narrows
Renting
House rent$400/wk$400/wk
Unit rent$254/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied–41.0%
Renter occupied94.0%58.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA9921001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score3028
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population284632
Median age2739
Climate
Annual rainfall1737 mm1737 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.0°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
The Narrows edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 992). Eaton also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Eaton vs The Narrows: common questions

Does Eaton or The Narrows have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Narrows scores 1001 vs 992 in Eaton. 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, Eaton or The Narrows?

Eaton scores 30/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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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