Side by sideSuburb comparison

Grantham vs Carpendale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carpendale (957) sits above Grantham (956). Grantham skews owner-occupied (82%), Carpendale runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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

Carpendale edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 956).

Common questionsGrantham vs Carpendale

Common questions

Does Grantham or Carpendale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carpendale scores 957 vs 956 in Grantham. 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

Grantham
Metric
Carpendale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$308/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
796
Population
110
36
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
6
956
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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