Betley vs Simson

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Simson (961) sits above Betley (960). Simson skews owner-occupied (92%), Betley runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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Betley and Simson side by side

MeasureBetleySimson
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%92.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA960961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population10176
Median age5257
Climate
Annual rainfall443 mm478 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C29.6°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
Simson edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 960). Simson also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Betley vs Simson: common questions

Does Betley or Simson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Simson scores 961 vs 960 in Betley. 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.