Blackburn South vs Houston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Houston (1118) sits above Blackburn South (1109).
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Blackburn South and Houston side by side
| Measure | Blackburn South | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,373,000 | – |
| Median unit | $712,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 44 |
| Transit score | – | 10 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 10,939 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°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
- Houston edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1109).
Blackburn South vs Houston: common questions
Does Blackburn South or Houston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Houston scores 1118 vs 1109 in Blackburn South. 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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