Side by sideSuburb comparison

Reefton vs East Warburton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Warburton (990) sits above Reefton (974).

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

East Warburton edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 974).

Common questionsReefton vs East Warburton

Common questions

Does Reefton or East Warburton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Warburton scores 990 vs 974 in Reefton. 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

Reefton
Metric
East Warburton

Price & Market

Median house
$695,000
Median unit
$223,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
5,951
Population
906
46
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
13
974
Avg ICSEA
990

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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