Somerville vs Baxter
Baxter (median $740,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Somerville ($790,000).
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Somerville and Baxter side by side
| Measure | Somerville | Baxter |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $605,000 | $684,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 14 |
| Transit score | 10 | 30 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,166 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 743 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.7°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
Somerville scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baxter (1041) sits above Somerville (1036).
- For buyers
- Baxter is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Baxter edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1036).
Somerville vs Baxter: common questions
Is Somerville or Baxter cheaper to buy in?
Baxter has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 6% below Somerville ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Somerville or Baxter have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baxter scores 1041 vs 1036 in Somerville. 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, Somerville or Baxter?
Somerville scores 32/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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