Prospect West vs Nailsworth

Nailsworth scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nailsworth (1069) sits above Prospect West (1059).

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Prospect West and Nailsworth side by side

MeasureProspect WestNailsworth
Price and market
Median house–$1,400,000
Median unit–$284,400
House price change, 12 months–-6.3%
Renting
House rent–$250/wk
Unit rent–$535/wk
Owner occupied–64.0%
Renter occupied–32.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10591069
Lifestyle and people
Walk score84100
Transit score060
Bike score100100
Population–2,235
Median age–39
Climate
Annual rainfall485 mm485 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C29.8°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
Nailsworth edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1059).

Prospect West vs Nailsworth: common questions

Does Prospect West or Nailsworth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nailsworth scores 1069 vs 1059 in Prospect 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.

Which is more walkable, Prospect West or Nailsworth?

Nailsworth scores 100/100 on walkability vs 84/100. 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.