Blacksoil vs Muirlea
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Muirlea (979) sits above Blacksoil (976).
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Blacksoil and Muirlea side by side
| Measure | Blacksoil | Muirlea |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 106 | 174 |
| Median age | 56 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 800 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.3°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
- Muirlea edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 976). Blacksoil also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blacksoil vs Muirlea: common questions
Does Blacksoil or Muirlea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Muirlea scores 979 vs 976 in Blacksoil. 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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