Walmer vs Perkins Reef
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Perkins Reef (1056) sits above Walmer (1045).
Buying in Walmer or Perkins Reef?
The free buying guide: what you can really spend, the schemes and stamp duty in your state, inspecting, and making the offer.
Get the free buying guideSelling in Walmer? The free selling guide
Walmer and Perkins Reef side by side
| Measure | Walmer | Perkins Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 561 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.6°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
- Perkins Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1045).
Walmer vs Perkins Reef: common questions
Does Walmer or Perkins Reef have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Perkins Reef scores 1056 vs 1045 in Walmer. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Walmer with
Choosing between Walmer and Perkins Reef?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.