Side by sideSuburb comparison

Palmer vs Milendella.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Palmer (1003) sits above Milendella (966).

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

Palmer edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 966). Palmer also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPalmer vs Milendella

Common questions

Does Palmer or Milendella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Palmer scores 1003 vs 966 in Milendella. 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

Palmer
Metric
Milendella

Price & Market

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

Rental

$225/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$191/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
93.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
215
Population
56
50
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
5
1003
Avg ICSEA
966

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).