Side by sideSuburb comparison

Regent West vs Preston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Regent West (1082) sits above Preston (1080).

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

Regent West edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1080).

Common questionsRegent West vs Preston

Common questions

Does Regent West or Preston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Regent West scores 1082 vs 1080 in Preston. 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

Regent West
Metric
Preston

Price & Market

Median house
$1,230,000
Median unit
$523,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$392/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$560/wk
$333/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
33,790
Population
33,790
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1082
Avg ICSEA
1080

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).