Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nugent vs Buckland.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nugent (958) sits above Buckland (941).

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

Nugent edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 941).

Common questionsNugent vs Buckland

Common questions

Does Nugent or Buckland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nugent scores 958 vs 941 in Buckland. 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

Nugent
Metric
Buckland

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$245/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$208/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
117
Population
3,458
41
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
20
958
Avg ICSEA
941

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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