Side by sideSuburb comparison

Romaine vs Downlands.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Downlands (939) sits above Romaine (938).

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

Downlands edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 938).

Common questionsRomaine vs Downlands

Common questions

Does Romaine or Downlands have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Downlands 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.

The numbers behind the take

Romaine
Metric
Downlands

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
67.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,850
Population
237
40
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
14
938
Avg ICSEA
939

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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