Andover vs Whitefoord
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whitefoord (929) sits above Andover (909). Whitefoord skews owner-occupied (118%), Andover runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Andover and Whitefoord side by side
| Measure | Andover | Whitefoord |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $188/wk | $188/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $140/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 118.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 929 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 39 | 46 |
| Median age | 44 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 523 mm | 652 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 20.9°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
- Whitefoord edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 909). Andover also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Andover vs Whitefoord: common questions
Does Andover or Whitefoord have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whitefoord scores 929 vs 909 in Andover. 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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