Side by sideSuburb comparison

Seymour vs Douglas River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Douglas River (982) sits above Seymour (979).

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

Douglas River edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 979).

Common questionsSeymour vs Douglas River

Common questions

Does Seymour or Douglas River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Douglas River scores 982 vs 979 in Seymour. 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

Seymour
Metric
Douglas River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,066
Population
67
52
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
979
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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