Black Snake vs Oakview
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Snake (961) sits above Oakview (905). Black Snake skews owner-occupied (100%), Oakview runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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| Measure | Black Snake | Oakview |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 905 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 88 | 45 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 862 mm | 816 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 31.7°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
- Black Snake edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 905). Oakview also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Black Snake vs Oakview: common questions
Does Black Snake or Oakview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Snake scores 961 vs 905 in Oakview. 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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