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
| Measure | Betley | Simson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 101 | 76 |
| Median age | 52 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 443 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 29.6°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.
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