Crowlands vs Shays Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crowlands (963) sits above Shays Flat (962). Shays Flat skews owner-occupied (100%), Crowlands runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Crowlands and Shays Flat side by side
| Measure | Crowlands | Shays Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 72 | 3 |
| Median age | 54 | 68 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 524 mm | 517 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.6°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
- Crowlands edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 962). Shays Flat also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Crowlands vs Shays Flat: common questions
Does Crowlands or Shays Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crowlands scores 963 vs 962 in Shays Flat. 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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