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Bergen vs Plainby

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bergen (1005) sits above Plainby (982).

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Bergen and Plainby side by side

MeasureBergenPlainby
Renting
Owner occupied76.0%68.0%
Renter occupied–20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby72
Average ICSEA1005982
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8556
Median age4248
Climate
Annual rainfall613 mm668 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C28.9°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
Bergen edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 982). Bergen also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bergen vs Plainby: common questions

Does Bergen or Plainby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bergen scores 1005 vs 982 in Plainby. 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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