Chesney Vale vs Thoona
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chesney Vale (1006) sits above Thoona (995). Thoona skews owner-occupied (102%), Chesney Vale runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Chesney Vale and Thoona side by side
| Measure | Chesney Vale | Thoona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 102.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 204 | 133 |
| Median age | 42 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 575 mm | 531 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.9°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
- Chesney Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 995). Chesney Vale also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chesney Vale vs Thoona: common questions
Does Chesney Vale or Thoona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chesney Vale scores 1006 vs 995 in Thoona. 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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