Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yalpara vs Erskine.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yalpara (991) sits above Erskine (921).

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

Yalpara edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 921).

Common questionsYalpara vs Erskine

Common questions

Does Yalpara or Erskine have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yalpara scores 991 vs 921 in Erskine. 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

Yalpara
Metric
Erskine

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$155/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$132/wk
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6
Population
4
18
Median age
64

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
4
991
Avg ICSEA
921

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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