Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tolmie vs Archerton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Archerton (1017) sits above Tolmie (1004). Tolmie skews owner-occupied (92%), Archerton runs more rental-dense (30% owner).

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

Archerton edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1004).

Common questionsTolmie vs Archerton

Common questions

Does Tolmie or Archerton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Archerton scores 1017 vs 1004 in Tolmie. 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

Tolmie
Metric
Archerton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$273/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$273/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$232/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
30.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
547
Population
16
52
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
10
1004
Avg ICSEA
1017

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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