Bilbarin vs Shackleton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bilbarin (1005) sits above Shackleton (983). Bilbarin skews owner-occupied (100%), Shackleton runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Bilbarin and Shackleton side by side
| Measure | Bilbarin | Shackleton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $183/wk | $138/wk |
| Unit rent | $156/wk | $138/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 18 | 114 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 327 mm | 295 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.3°C | 33.9°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
- Bilbarin edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 983). Bilbarin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bilbarin vs Shackleton: common questions
Does Bilbarin or Shackleton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bilbarin scores 1005 vs 983 in Shackleton. 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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