Side by sideSuburb comparison

Randwick vs Charing Cross.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charing Cross (1152) sits above Randwick (1139).

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

Charing Cross edges out on average school ICSEA (1152 vs 1139).

Common questionsRandwick vs Charing Cross

Common questions

Does Randwick or Charing Cross have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charing Cross scores 1152 vs 1139 in Randwick. 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

Randwick
Metric
Charing Cross

Price & Market

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

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$655/wk
$572/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$557/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
28,943
Population
11,380
36
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1139
Avg ICSEA
1152

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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