Caveside vs Needles
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Needles (954) sits above Caveside (938). Needles skews owner-occupied (100%), Caveside runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Caveside and Needles side by side
| Measure | Caveside | Needles |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $210/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 142 | 50 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1195 mm | 993 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.9°C | 22.3°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
- Needles edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 938). Needles also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caveside vs Needles: common questions
Does Caveside or Needles have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Needles scores 954 vs 938 in Caveside. 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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