Silvan vs Olinda
Olinda scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Olinda (1057) sits above Silvan (1033).
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Silvan and Olinda side by side
| Measure | Silvan | Olinda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $942,500 |
| Median unit | – | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 1,323 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1100 mm | 1182 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.0°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
- Olinda edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1033).
Silvan vs Olinda: common questions
Does Silvan or Olinda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Olinda scores 1057 vs 1033 in Silvan. 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, Silvan or Olinda?
Olinda scores 48/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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