Side by sideSuburb comparison

Johnsonville vs Nicholson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Johnsonville (994) sits above Nicholson (974).

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

Johnsonville edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 974).

Common questionsJohnsonville vs Nicholson

Common questions

Does Johnsonville or Nicholson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Johnsonville scores 994 vs 974 in Nicholson. 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

Johnsonville
Metric
Nicholson

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
99.0%
Owner occupied
2.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
40
326
Population
1,322
58
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
18
994
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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