Side by sideSuburb comparison

Shallow Rush vs Alectown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shallow Rush (939) sits above Alectown (912).

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

Shallow Rush edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 912).

Common questionsShallow Rush vs Alectown

Common questions

Does Shallow Rush or Alectown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shallow Rush scores 939 vs 912 in Alectown. 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

Shallow Rush
Metric
Alectown

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$221/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
12,036
Population
151
39
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
8
939
Avg ICSEA
912

Climate

414 mm
Annual rainfall
414 mm
33.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
33.5°C

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