Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yalwal vs Parma.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parma (992) sits above Yalwal (951).

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

Parma edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 951).

Common questionsYalwal vs Parma

Common questions

Does Yalwal or Parma have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parma scores 992 vs 951 in Yalwal. 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

Yalwal
Metric
Parma

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$306/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
48,267
Population
167
63
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
4
951
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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