Guildford vs Caversham
Guildford scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Guildford (1002) sits above Caversham (1001).
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Guildford and Caversham side by side
| Measure | Guildford | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,040 | 7,419 |
| Median age | 46 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Guildford edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 1001). Caversham also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Guildford vs Caversham: common questions
Does Guildford or Caversham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Guildford scores 1002 vs 1001 in Caversham. 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, Guildford or Caversham?
Guildford scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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