Benarkin North vs Linville
Linville scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Linville (944) sits above Benarkin North (918). Benarkin North skews owner-occupied (91%), Linville runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Benarkin North and Linville side by side
| Measure | Benarkin North | Linville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 341 | 133 |
| Median age | 58 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 801 mm | 810 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 31.0°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
- Linville edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 918). Benarkin North also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Benarkin North vs Linville: common questions
Does Benarkin North or Linville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Linville scores 944 vs 918 in Benarkin North. 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.
Which is more walkable, Benarkin North or Linville?
Linville scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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