Side by sideSuburb comparison

Swanhaven vs Berrara.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrara (957) sits above Swanhaven (956).

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

Berrara edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 956).

Common questionsSwanhaven vs Berrara

Common questions

Does Swanhaven or Berrara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrara scores 957 vs 956 in Swanhaven. 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

Swanhaven
Metric
Berrara

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$335/wk
95.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
20
35
Bike score
25
196
Population
333
65
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
12
956
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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