Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Falls vs The Head.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Head (964) sits above The Falls (950).

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

The Head edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 950).

Common questionsThe Falls vs The Head

Common questions

Does The Falls or The Head have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Head scores 964 vs 950 in The Falls. 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

The Falls
Metric
The Head

Price & Market

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

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$155/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$204/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
51
Population
12
49
Median age
70

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
16
950
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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