Side by sideSuburb comparison

Stockyard vs Byfield.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Byfield (993) sits above Stockyard (989).

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

Byfield edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989).

Common questionsStockyard vs Byfield

Common questions

Does Stockyard or Byfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Byfield scores 993 vs 989 in Stockyard. 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

Stockyard
Metric
Byfield

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
6
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
25,129
Population
323
43
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
10
989
Avg ICSEA
993

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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