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Schools & catchments

See which suburbs the reports rate best for schools. Whether a home is in a school's zone is decided by the education department, so check the zone for the address you are looking at.

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The report's single overall score for the suburb.

How the report rates the schools in and near the suburb.

Crime and safety. A higher score means safer.

Access to public transport and main roads.

Shops, parks and everyday services nearby.

How easy it is to get around on foot.

How affordable the suburb is compared with nearby areas. A higher score means more affordable.

The report's view of long-term growth prospects.

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Scores run from 0 to 10 and a higher score is always better, including for safety, risk and affordability. They come from the suburb reports, which say when they were last updated. They are a way to compare suburbs, not a measurement, and they do not replace a visit and your own checks.

School zones, also called catchments, are decided by each state's education department, and they change. The note under each suburb is the suburb report's summary of its schools. Always check the zone of the school you care about, for the address you are looking at. Check a school zone.

1,179 suburbs

Showing 1,176 to 1,179, best first. Tick two to four suburbs to compare them side by side.

  1. Subiaco WA 6008

    Very Good

    A prestigious inner-western hub where historic character meets a revitalized urban lifestyle, anchored by elite schooling and high-end amenity.

    • Schools – of 10
    • Overall – of 10
    • Safety 8 of 10
    • Affordability 3 of 10

    Schools, from the report: Top-tier public schooling and proximity to elite private schools in nearby Claremont.

    Median house price $1,970,000 Median house rent $1,100 a week

    Report updated 5 Mar 2026

  2. Sydney NSW 2000

    Very Good

    The premier global gateway of Australia, offering unmatched connectivity, world-class culture, and high-density luxury living.

    • Schools – of 10
    • Overall – of 10
    • Safety – of 10
    • Affordability – of 10

    Schools, from the report: Proximity to Fort Street Public and major universities.

    Median house price $975,000 Median house rent $925 a week

    Report updated 2 Mar 2026

  3. Wembley Downs WA 6019

    Very Good

    A prestigious coastal-fringe enclave celebrated for its undulating topography, mid-century charm, and elite educational catchments.

    • Schools – of 10
    • Overall – of 10
    • Safety 9 of 10
    • Affordability 3 of 10

    Schools, from the report: The suburb's strongest asset; multiple top-tier options within 3km.

    Median house price $1,800,000 Median house rent $1,110 a week

    Report updated 6 Mar 2026

  4. Winthrop WA 6150

    Very Good

    An elite family-centric enclave defined by its prestigious school catchments, expansive parklands, and proximity to the Murdoch health and education precinct.

    • Schools – of 10
    • Overall – of 10
    • Safety 9 of 10
    • Affordability 4 of 10

    Schools, from the report: The 'Gold Standard' for public education in the southern suburbs.

    Median house price $1,687,500 Median house rent $978 a week

    Report updated 31 Mar 2026

Check a school zone

We also hold the outline of many school areas. Browse school catchments to see the properties for sale, for rent and sold inside each one.

Use the education department of the state where the home is. These are the official sites.

Newest report: 1 Apr 2026. Newest statistics: 16 Jun 2026.

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