Side by sideSuburb comparison

Golden Valley vs Quamby Brook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Golden Valley (960) sits above Quamby Brook (952).

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

Golden Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 952). Quamby Brook also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsGolden Valley vs Quamby Brook

Common questions

Does Golden Valley or Quamby Brook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Golden Valley scores 960 vs 952 in Quamby Brook. 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

Golden Valley
Metric
Quamby Brook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$176/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
226
Population
111
49
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
4
960
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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