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Birchs Bay vs Middleton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birchs Bay (1030) sits above Middleton (986).

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Birchs Bay and Middleton side by side

MeasureBirchs BayMiddleton
Renting
House rent$350/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$255/wk
Owner occupied102.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby26
Average ICSEA1030986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population116397
Median age5651
Climate
Annual rainfall987 mm888 mm
Mean max, January19.9°C20.6°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
Birchs Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 986).

Birchs Bay vs Middleton: common questions

Does Birchs Bay or Middleton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birchs Bay scores 1030 vs 986 in Middleton. 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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