Parkinson vs Algester
Algester scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Algester (1004) sits above Parkinson (998). Parkinson skews owner-occupied (78%), Algester runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Parkinson and Algester side by side
| Measure | Parkinson | Algester |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $900,000 |
| Median unit | – | $621,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $395/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 10 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,148 | 9,020 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 953 mm | 959 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.2°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
- Algester edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 998). Parkinson also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Parkinson vs Algester: common questions
Does Parkinson or Algester have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Algester scores 1004 vs 998 in Parkinson. 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, Parkinson or Algester?
Algester scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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