Dergholm vs Poolaijelo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Poolaijelo (977) sits above Dergholm (971). Poolaijelo skews owner-occupied (110%), Dergholm runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Dergholm and Poolaijelo side by side
| Measure | Dergholm | Poolaijelo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 110.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 57 | 26 |
| Median age | 50 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 635 mm | 616 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.1°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
- Poolaijelo edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 971). Poolaijelo also has a higher family-household share (130% vs 111%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dergholm vs Poolaijelo: common questions
Does Dergholm or Poolaijelo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Poolaijelo scores 977 vs 971 in Dergholm. 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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