Prospect Vale vs Travellers Rest
Prospect Vale scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Prospect Vale (1022) sits above Travellers Rest (1014). Travellers Rest skews owner-occupied (95%), Prospect Vale runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Prospect Vale and Travellers Rest side by side
| Measure | Prospect Vale | Travellers Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 5,433 | 348 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 690 mm | 697 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.8°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
- Prospect Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1014). Travellers Rest also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Prospect Vale vs Travellers Rest: common questions
Does Prospect Vale or Travellers Rest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Prospect Vale scores 1022 vs 1014 in Travellers Rest. 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.
Which is more walkable, Prospect Vale or Travellers Rest?
Prospect Vale scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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