Swan Marsh vs Carpendeit

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carpendeit (974) sits above Swan Marsh (966).

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Swan Marsh and Carpendeit side by side

MeasureSwan MarshCarpendeit
Renting
Owner occupied65.0%70.0%
Renter occupied13.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby77
Average ICSEA966974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population127115
Median age4540
Climate
Annual rainfall765 mm862 mm
Mean max, January24.6°C24.1°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
Carpendeit edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 966). Swan Marsh also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Swan Marsh vs Carpendeit: common questions

Does Swan Marsh or Carpendeit have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carpendeit scores 974 vs 966 in Swan Marsh. 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.