Athlone vs Drouin South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Drouin South (997) sits above Athlone (995). Drouin South skews owner-occupied (89%), Athlone runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Athlone and Drouin South side by side
| Measure | Athlone | Drouin South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 147 | 343 |
| Median age | 33 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 951 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.7°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
- Drouin South edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 995).
Athlone vs Drouin South: common questions
Does Athlone or Drouin South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Drouin South scores 997 vs 995 in Athlone. 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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