Side by sideSuburb comparison

Plainby vs Bergen.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bergen (1005) sits above Plainby (982).

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

Bergen edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 982). Bergen also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPlainby vs Bergen

Common questions

Does Plainby or Bergen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bergen scores 1005 vs 982 in Plainby. 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

Plainby
Metric
Bergen

Price & Market

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

Rental

$268/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$270/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
56
Population
85
48
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
7
982
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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