Side by sideSuburb comparison

Purple Downs vs Roxby Downs Station.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Purple Downs (950) sits above Roxby Downs Station (949).

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

Purple Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 949).

Common questionsPurple Downs vs Roxby Downs Station

Common questions

Does Purple Downs or Roxby Downs Station have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Purple Downs scores 950 vs 949 in Roxby Downs Station. 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

Purple Downs
Metric
Roxby Downs Station

Price & Market

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

Rental

$100/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$85/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
252
Population
3,976
40
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
950
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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