Romaine vs Acton
Acton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acton (939) sits above Romaine (938).
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Romaine and Acton side by side
| Measure | Romaine | Acton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $280/wk | $204/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 1,850 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1014 mm | 922 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.1°C | 21.3°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
- Acton edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 938).
Romaine vs Acton: common questions
Does Romaine or Acton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Acton scores 939 vs 938 in Romaine. 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, Romaine or Acton?
Acton scores 46/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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