Silkstone vs Raceview
Silkstone scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raceview (975) sits above Silkstone (968).
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Silkstone and Raceview side by side
| Measure | Silkstone | Raceview |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $620,000 |
| Median unit | – | $417,750 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 100 |
| Population | 3,830 | 9,699 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 804 mm | 771 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.3°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
- 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
- Raceview edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 968).
Silkstone vs Raceview: common questions
Does Silkstone or Raceview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raceview scores 975 vs 968 in Silkstone. 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, Silkstone or Raceview?
Silkstone scores 34/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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