Side by sideSuburb comparison

Southland Centre vs Cheltenham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham (1108) sits above Southland Centre (1104).

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

Cheltenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1104).

Common questionsSouthland Centre vs Cheltenham

Common questions

Does Southland Centre or Cheltenham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham scores 1108 vs 1104 in Southland Centre. 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

Southland Centre
Metric
Cheltenham

Price & Market

Median house
$1,302,500
Median unit
$675,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$635/wk
$366/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
50
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
24,129
Population
24,129
40
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1104
Avg ICSEA
1108

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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