Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Head vs The Falls.

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 Head vs The Falls

Common questions

Does The Head or The Falls 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 Head
Metric
The Falls

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
19
964
Avg ICSEA
950

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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