Abbotsham vs Ulverstone
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ulverstone (954) sits above Abbotsham (949). Abbotsham skews owner-occupied (85%), Ulverstone runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Abbotsham and Ulverstone side by side
| Measure | Abbotsham | Ulverstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $500,000 |
| Median unit | – | $420,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $246/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 89 | 6,653 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 951 mm | 886 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Ulverstone edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 949). Abbotsham also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Abbotsham vs Ulverstone: common questions
Does Abbotsham or Ulverstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ulverstone scores 954 vs 949 in Abbotsham. 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.
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