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Bena vs Whitelaw

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bena (991) sits above Whitelaw (987). Whitelaw skews owner-occupied (138%), Bena runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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Bena and Whitelaw side by side

MeasureBenaWhitelaw
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%138.0%
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA991987
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population30330
Median age5147
Climate
Annual rainfall1033 mm1050 mm
Mean max, January24.2°C24.3°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
Bena edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 987). Whitelaw also has a higher family-household share (138% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bena vs Whitelaw: common questions

Does Bena or Whitelaw have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bena scores 991 vs 987 in Whitelaw. 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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