Side by sideSuburb comparison

Russell Island vs Perulpa Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Russell Island (995) sits above Perulpa Island (987).

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

Russell Island edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 987).

Common questionsRussell Island vs Perulpa Island

Common questions

Does Russell Island or Perulpa Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Russell Island scores 995 vs 987 in Perulpa Island. 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

Russell Island
Metric
Perulpa Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$475/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
10
3,698
Population
8,481
59
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
995
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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