Side by sideSuburb comparison

Somerton vs Appleby.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Appleby (909) sits above Somerton (905).

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

Appleby edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 905).

Common questionsSomerton vs Appleby

Common questions

Does Somerton or Appleby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Appleby scores 909 vs 905 in Somerton. 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

Somerton
Metric
Appleby

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$345/wk
69.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
272
Population
35
38
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
18
905
Avg ICSEA
909

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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