Evanston vs Reid
Evanston scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reid (987) sits above Evanston (983). Reid skews owner-occupied (91%), Evanston runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Evanston and Reid side by side
| Measure | Evanston | Reid |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | – |
| Median unit | $219,600 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $505/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,580 | 436 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Reid edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 983). Reid also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Evanston vs Reid: common questions
Does Evanston or Reid have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reid scores 987 vs 983 in Evanston. 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, Evanston or Reid?
Evanston 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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