Reservoir East vs Sylvester
Reservoir East scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sylvester (1072) sits above Reservoir East (1044).
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Reservoir East and Sylvester side by side
| Measure | Reservoir East | Sylvester |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 622 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Sylvester edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1044).
Reservoir East vs Sylvester: common questions
Does Reservoir East or Sylvester have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sylvester scores 1072 vs 1044 in Reservoir East. 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.
Which is more walkable, Reservoir East or Sylvester?
Reservoir East scores 66/100 on walkability vs 52/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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