Side by sideSuburb comparison

Preston West vs Regent West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Preston West (1099) sits above Regent West (1082).

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

Preston West edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1082).

Common questionsPreston West vs Regent West

Common questions

Does Preston West or Regent West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Preston West scores 1099 vs 1082 in Regent West. 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

Preston West
Metric
Regent West

Price & Market

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

Rental

$392/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$392/wk
$333/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$333/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
60
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
33,790
Population
33,790
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1099
Avg ICSEA
1082

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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