Sebastopol vs Redan
Sebastopol (median $465,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Redan ($470,000).
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Sebastopol and Redan side by side
| Measure | Sebastopol | Redan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $465,000 | $470,000 |
| Median unit | $365,000 | $358,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,000 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 674 mm | 674 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
Redan scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redan (1025) sits above Sebastopol (1020).
- For buyers
- Sebastopol is the lower entry point at $465,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Redan edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1020).
Sebastopol vs Redan: common questions
Is Sebastopol or Redan cheaper to buy in?
Sebastopol has the lower median house price at $465,000, roughly 1% below Redan ($470,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sebastopol or Redan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redan scores 1025 vs 1020 in Sebastopol. 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, Sebastopol or Redan?
Redan scores 30/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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