Side by sideSuburb comparison

Red Head vs Rainbow Flat.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Head (937) sits above Rainbow Flat (928).

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

Red Head edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 928).

Common questionsRed Head vs Rainbow Flat

Common questions

Does Red Head or Rainbow Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Head scores 937 vs 928 in Rainbow Flat. 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

Red Head
Metric
Rainbow Flat

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
0
798
Population
693
58
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
937
Avg ICSEA
928

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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