Side by sideSuburb comparison

Monarto vs Salem.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salem (1031) sits above Monarto (947).

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

Salem edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 947).

Common questionsMonarto vs Salem

Common questions

Does Monarto or Salem have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salem scores 1031 vs 947 in Monarto. 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

Monarto
Metric
Salem

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
8.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
203
Population
10,143
45
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
13
947
Avg ICSEA
1031

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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