Sylvester vs Preston
Preston scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Preston (1080) sits above Sylvester (1072).
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Sylvester and Preston side by side
| Measure | Sylvester | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | – | $523,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1072 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 100 |
| Transit score | 60 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 623 mm | 623 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Preston edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1072).
Sylvester vs Preston: common questions
Does Sylvester or Preston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Preston scores 1080 vs 1072 in Sylvester. 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, Sylvester or Preston?
Preston scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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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