Side by sideSuburb comparison

Samaria vs Swanpool.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Samaria (1010) sits above Swanpool (1008). Swanpool skews owner-occupied (79%), Samaria runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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

Samaria edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1008). Swanpool also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsSamaria vs Swanpool

Common questions

Does Samaria or Swanpool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Samaria scores 1010 vs 1008 in Swanpool. 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

Samaria
Metric
Swanpool

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$163/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
62.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
57
Population
227
54
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
20
1010
Avg ICSEA
1008

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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