Proston vs Speedwell
Proston scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Speedwell (936) sits above Proston (856). Proston skews owner-occupied (77%), Speedwell runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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Proston and Speedwell side by side
| Measure | Proston | Speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 856 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 410 | 42 |
| Median age | 54 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 683 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.8°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
- Speedwell edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 856). Speedwell also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Proston vs Speedwell: common questions
Does Proston or Speedwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Speedwell scores 936 vs 856 in Proston. 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, Proston or Speedwell?
Proston scores 16/100 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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