Side by sideSuburb comparison

Walliston vs Carmel.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walliston (1035) sits above Carmel (1028).

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

Walliston edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1028).

Common questionsWalliston vs Carmel

Common questions

Does Walliston or Carmel have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walliston scores 1035 vs 1028 in Carmel. 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

Walliston
Metric
Carmel

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$345/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
1,016
Population
754
40
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1035
Avg ICSEA
1028

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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