Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nain vs Daveyston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Daveyston (1005) sits above Nain (1000). Nain skews owner-occupied (92%), Daveyston runs more rental-dense (59% owner).

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

Daveyston edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1000). Nain also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsNain vs Daveyston

Common questions

Does Nain or Daveyston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Daveyston scores 1005 vs 1000 in Nain. 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

Nain
Metric
Daveyston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$315/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$223/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$265/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
59.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
85
49
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
1000
Avg ICSEA
1005

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).