Side by sideSuburb comparison

Potts Hill vs Berala.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berala (1004) sits above Potts Hill (1000).

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

Berala edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1000).

Common questionsPotts Hill vs Berala

Common questions

Does Potts Hill or Berala have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berala scores 1004 vs 1000 in Potts Hill. 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

Potts Hill
Metric
Berala

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$468/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
59.0%
Owner occupied
56.0%
40.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
1,454
Population
8,757
31
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1000
Avg ICSEA
1004

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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