Devils Hole vs New Buildings
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Devils Hole (977) sits above New Buildings (966). Devils Hole skews owner-occupied (100%), New Buildings runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Devils Hole and New Buildings side by side
| Measure | Devils Hole | New Buildings |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 59.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 10 | 31 |
| Median age | 63 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 852 mm | 853 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 26.1°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
- Devils Hole edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 966). New Buildings also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Devils Hole vs New Buildings: common questions
Does Devils Hole or New Buildings have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Devils Hole scores 977 vs 966 in New Buildings. 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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