Eden Park vs Whittlesea
Whittlesea scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whittlesea (1029) sits above Eden Park (1006). Eden Park skews owner-occupied (94%), Whittlesea runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Eden Park and Whittlesea side by side
| Measure | Eden Park | Whittlesea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $735,000 |
| Median unit | – | $510,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $510/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 90 |
| Population | 1,194 | 6,117 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 669 mm | 658 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 27.2°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
- Whittlesea edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1006). Eden Park also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eden Park vs Whittlesea: common questions
Does Eden Park or Whittlesea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whittlesea scores 1029 vs 1006 in Eden Park. 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, Eden Park or Whittlesea?
Whittlesea scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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