Basalt vs Elevated Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elevated Plains (1031) sits above Basalt (1028).
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Basalt and Elevated Plains side by side
| Measure | Basalt | Elevated Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 39 |
| Median age | – | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 735 mm | 791 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.3°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
- Elevated Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1028).
Basalt vs Elevated Plains: common questions
Does Basalt or Elevated Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elevated Plains scores 1031 vs 1028 in Basalt. 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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