Side by sideSuburb comparison

Primrose Valley vs Captains Flat.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Primrose Valley (1017) sits above Captains Flat (1012). Captains Flat skews owner-occupied (79%), Primrose Valley runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

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

Primrose Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1012). Primrose Valley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPrimrose Valley vs Captains Flat

Common questions

Does Primrose Valley or Captains Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Primrose Valley scores 1017 vs 1012 in Captains Flat. 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

Primrose Valley
Metric
Captains Flat

Price & Market

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

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
64.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
32.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
155
Population
611
39
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
20
1017
Avg ICSEA
1012

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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