Dark Corner vs Limekilns
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Limekilns (947) sits above Dark Corner (890). Limekilns skews owner-occupied (97%), Dark Corner runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Dark Corner and Limekilns side by side
| Measure | Dark Corner | Limekilns |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 890 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 115 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 695 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 27.8°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
- Limekilns edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 890). Limekilns also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dark Corner vs Limekilns: common questions
Does Dark Corner or Limekilns have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Limekilns scores 947 vs 890 in Dark Corner. 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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