Side by sideSuburb comparison

Somerset vs East Cam.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Somerset (944) sits above East Cam (939).

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

Somerset edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 939).

Common questionsSomerset vs East Cam

Common questions

Does Somerset or East Cam have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Somerset scores 944 vs 939 in East Cam. 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

Somerset
Metric
East Cam

Price & Market

$435,000
Median house
$350,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$204/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
98.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,067
Population
158
48
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
14
944
Avg ICSEA
939

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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