Surrey Downs vs Yatala Vale
Surrey Downs scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surrey Downs (1038) sits above Yatala Vale (1035). Yatala Vale skews owner-occupied (98%), Surrey Downs runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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| Measure | Surrey Downs | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $850,000 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 10 |
| Population | 3,358 | 260 |
| Median age | 38 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 547 mm | 627 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 28.7°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
- 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
- Surrey Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1035). Yatala Vale also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Surrey Downs vs Yatala Vale: common questions
Does Surrey Downs or Yatala Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surrey Downs scores 1038 vs 1035 in Yatala Vale. 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, Surrey Downs or Yatala Vale?
Surrey Downs scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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