Preston vs Preston West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Preston West (1099) sits above Preston (1080).
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Preston and Preston West side by side
| Measure | Preston | Preston West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,230,000 | – |
| Median unit | $523,800 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1080 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Preston West edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1080).
Preston vs Preston West: common questions
Does Preston or Preston West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Preston West scores 1099 vs 1080 in Preston. 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.
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