Old Station vs Austral Eden.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Old Station edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Old Station (905) sits above Austral Eden (891). Austral Eden skews owner-occupied (80%), Old Station runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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
Old Station edges out on average school ICSEA (905 vs 891). Austral Eden also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Does Old Station or Austral Eden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Station scores 905 vs 891 in Austral Eden. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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