Royston Park vs Vale Park

Royston Park scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Royston Park (1107) sits above Vale Park (1083).

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Royston Park and Vale Park side by side

MeasureRoyston ParkVale Park
Price and market
Median house–$1,607,500
Median unit–$343,440
House price change, 12 months–+12.4%
Renting
House rent$1050/wk$750/wk
Unit rent$330/wk$425/wk
Owner occupied76.0%76.0%
Renter occupied20.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11071083
Lifestyle and people
Walk score266
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population1,2462,452
Median age4542
Climate
Annual rainfall535 mm485 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C29.8°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
Royston Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1083).

Royston Park vs Vale Park: common questions

Does Royston Park or Vale Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Royston Park scores 1107 vs 1083 in Vale Park. 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, Royston Park or Vale Park?

Royston Park scores 26/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.