Parkhurst vs Sandringham
Parkhurst scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandringham (968) sits above Parkhurst (944).
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Parkhurst and Sandringham side by side
| Measure | Parkhurst | Sandringham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 0 |
| Population | 3,043 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 805 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Sandringham edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 944).
Parkhurst vs Sandringham: common questions
Does Parkhurst or Sandringham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandringham scores 968 vs 944 in Parkhurst. 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.
Which is more walkable, Parkhurst or Sandringham?
Parkhurst scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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