Swanpool vs Samaria

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Samaria (1010) sits above Swanpool (1008). Swanpool skews owner-occupied (79%), Samaria runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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Swanpool and Samaria side by side

MeasureSwanpoolSamaria
Renting
Owner occupied79.0%62.0%
Renter occupied18.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2017
Average ICSEA10081010
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population22757
Median age5454
Climate
Annual rainfall820 mm868 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C30.0°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
Samaria edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1008). Swanpool also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Swanpool vs Samaria: common questions

Does Swanpool or Samaria have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Samaria scores 1010 vs 1008 in Swanpool. 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.