Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nerada vs East Palmerston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerada (903) sits above East Palmerston (893). Nerada skews owner-occupied (100%), East Palmerston runs more rental-dense (70% 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

Nerada edges out on average school ICSEA (903 vs 893).

Common questionsNerada vs East Palmerston

Common questions

Does Nerada or East Palmerston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerada scores 903 vs 893 in East Palmerston. 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

Nerada
Metric
East Palmerston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$175/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
70.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
88
Population
220
57
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
12
903
Avg ICSEA
893

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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