Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sharon vs Branyan.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sharon (959) sits above Branyan (944). Sharon skews owner-occupied (89%), Branyan runs more rental-dense (79% 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

Sharon edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 944).

Common questionsSharon vs Branyan

Common questions

Does Sharon or Branyan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sharon scores 959 vs 944 in Branyan. 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

Sharon
Metric
Branyan

Price & Market

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

Rental

$285/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$650/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,209
Population
4,660
47
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
17
959
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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