Side by sideSuburb comparison

Walmer vs Perkins Reef.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Perkins Reef (1056) sits above Walmer (1045).

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

Perkins Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1045).

Common questionsWalmer 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.

The numbers behind the take

Walmer
Metric
Perkins Reef

Price & Market

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

Rental

$268/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$268/wk
$228/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
15
2,588
Population
2,588
57
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
12
1045
Avg ICSEA
1056

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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