Reservoir South vs Reservoir

Reservoir scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reservoir South (1065) sits above Reservoir (1046).

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Reservoir South and Reservoir side by side

MeasureReservoir SouthReservoir
Price and market
Median house–$920,000
Median unit–$650,000
Renting
House rent–$560/wk
Unit rent–$500/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10651046
Lifestyle and people
Walk score56100
Transit score10020
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall623 mm622 mm
Mean max, January27.0°C27.0°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
Reservoir South edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1046).

Reservoir South vs Reservoir: common questions

Does Reservoir South or Reservoir have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reservoir South scores 1065 vs 1046 in Reservoir. 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 South or Reservoir?

Reservoir scores 100/100 on walkability vs 56/100. 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.