Side by sideSuburb comparison

Eighteen Mile vs Carnham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carnham (840) sits above Eighteen Mile (815).

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

Carnham edges out on average school ICSEA (840 vs 815).

Common questionsEighteen Mile vs Carnham

Common questions

Does Eighteen Mile or Carnham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carnham scores 840 vs 815 in Eighteen Mile. 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

Eighteen Mile
Metric
Carnham

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
4
68
Median age
73

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
815
Avg ICSEA
840

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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