Side by sideSuburb comparison

West Beach vs Adelaide Airport.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Beach (1078) sits above Adelaide Airport (1069).

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

West Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1069).

Common questionsWest Beach vs Adelaide Airport

Common questions

Does West Beach or Adelaide Airport have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Beach scores 1078 vs 1069 in Adelaide Airport. 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

West Beach
Metric
Adelaide Airport

Price & Market

$1,530,000
Median house
$316,800
Median unit
+6.6%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$695/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
72.0%
Owner occupied
26.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
32
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
5,175
Population
4
45
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1078
Avg ICSEA
1069

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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