Side by sideSuburb comparison

Purple Downs vs Woomera.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woomera (954) sits above Purple Downs (950).

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

Woomera edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 950).

Common questionsPurple Downs vs Woomera

Common questions

Does Purple Downs or Woomera have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woomera scores 954 vs 950 in Purple Downs. 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
Woomera

Price & Market

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

Rental

$100/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$100/wk
$85/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$103/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied
51.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
252
Population
132
40
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
1
950
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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