Flaxman Valley vs Bethany

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bethany (1012) sits above Flaxman Valley (1006).

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Flaxman Valley and Bethany side by side

MeasureFlaxman ValleyBethany
Renting
House rent–$600/wk
Unit rent–$320/wk
Owner occupied79.0%86.0%
Renter occupied11.0%6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby158
Average ICSEA10061012
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population285146
Median age4649
Climate
Annual rainfall604 mm584 mm
Mean max, January28.4°C28.7°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
Bethany edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1006).

Flaxman Valley vs Bethany: common questions

Does Flaxman Valley or Bethany have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bethany scores 1012 vs 1006 in Flaxman Valley. 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.