Marleston vs West Richmond
Marleston scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marleston (1077) sits above West Richmond (1058). West Richmond skews owner-occupied (65%), Marleston runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Marleston and West Richmond side by side
| Measure | Marleston | West Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,065,000 | – |
| Median unit | $260,640 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $565/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $455/wk | $452/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,950 | 1,087 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
- Marleston edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1058). West Richmond also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marleston vs West Richmond: common questions
Does Marleston or West Richmond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marleston scores 1077 vs 1058 in West Richmond. 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, Marleston or West Richmond?
Marleston scores 28/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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