High Range vs Medway

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medway (1091) sits above High Range (1036). High Range skews owner-occupied (91%), Medway runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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High Range and Medway side by side

MeasureHigh RangeMedway
Price and market
Median house$2,890,000–
Median unit$343,440–
Renting
House rent$750/wk$705/wk
Unit rent–$515/wk
Owner occupied91.0%78.0%
Renter occupied6.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby162
Average ICSEA10361091
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population497143
Median age4547
Climate
Annual rainfall734 mm737 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.5°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
Medway edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1036). High Range also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

High Range vs Medway: common questions

Does High Range or Medway have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medway scores 1091 vs 1036 in High Range. 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.