Channel Island vs Wickham
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wickham (962) sits above Channel Island (955).
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Channel Island and Wickham side by side
| Measure | Channel Island | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $68/wk | $68/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 10 |
| Median age | – | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1758 mm | 1790 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.4°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
- Wickham edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 955).
Channel Island vs Wickham: common questions
Does Channel Island or Wickham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wickham scores 962 vs 955 in Channel Island. 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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