Blakiston vs Nairne
Nairne scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blakiston (1047) sits above Nairne (1043). Blakiston skews owner-occupied (97%), Nairne runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Blakiston and Nairne side by side
| Measure | Blakiston | Nairne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $805/wk | $595/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 377 | 5,327 |
| Median age | 46 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 653 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
- Blakiston edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1043). Blakiston also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blakiston vs Nairne: common questions
Does Blakiston or Nairne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blakiston scores 1047 vs 1043 in Nairne. 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.
Which is more walkable, Blakiston or Nairne?
Nairne scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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