Side by sideSuburb comparison

Iona vs Butterwick.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Butterwick (1009) sits above Iona (988).

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

Butterwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 988).

Common questionsIona vs Butterwick

Common questions

Does Iona or Butterwick have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Butterwick scores 1009 vs 988 in Iona. 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

Iona
Metric
Butterwick

Price & Market

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

Rental

$427/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$427/wk
$363/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
90.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
19,857
Population
190
34
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
988
Avg ICSEA
1009

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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