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Charbon vs Ilford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ilford (912) sits above Charbon (909).

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Charbon and Ilford side by side

MeasureCharbonIlford
Renting
House rent$360/wk$650/wk
Unit rent–$450/wk
Owner occupied71.0%74.0%
Renter occupied41.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA909912
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population91165
Median age5053
Climate
Annual rainfall679 mm715 mm
Mean max, January28.5°C28.0°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
Ilford edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 909). Ilford also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Charbon vs Ilford: common questions

Does Charbon or Ilford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ilford scores 912 vs 909 in Charbon. 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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