Carlton River vs Connellys Marsh
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Connellys Marsh (958) sits above Carlton River (954). Connellys Marsh skews owner-occupied (100%), Carlton River runs more rental-dense (88% owner).
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Carlton River and Connellys Marsh side by side
| Measure | Carlton River | Connellys Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $281/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 347 | 40 |
| Median age | 42 | 69 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 618 mm | 613 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.5°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
- Connellys Marsh edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 954).
Carlton River vs Connellys Marsh: common questions
Does Carlton River or Connellys Marsh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Connellys Marsh scores 958 vs 954 in Carlton River. 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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