Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pontypool vs Swanston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pontypool (930) sits above Swanston (926).

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

Pontypool edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 926).

Common questionsPontypool vs Swanston

Common questions

Does Pontypool or Swanston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pontypool scores 930 vs 926 in Swanston. 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

Pontypool
Metric
Swanston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$245/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$188/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$160/wk
118.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
53
Population
4
49
Median age
67

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
930
Avg ICSEA
926

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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