Side by sideSuburb comparison

Swanbank vs Redbank Plains.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swanbank (978) sits above Redbank Plains (966).

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

Swanbank edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 966).

Common questionsSwanbank vs Redbank Plains

Common questions

Does Swanbank or Redbank Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swanbank scores 978 vs 966 in Redbank Plains. 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

Swanbank
Metric
Redbank Plains

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied
58.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
10
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
4
Population
24,349
40
Median age
27

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
978
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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