Dry Diggings vs Shepherds Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shepherds Flat (1031) sits above Dry Diggings (1028). Dry Diggings skews owner-occupied (119%), Shepherds Flat runs more rental-dense (97% owner).
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Dry Diggings and Shepherds Flat side by side
| Measure | Dry Diggings | Shepherds Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 119.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 71 |
| Median age | 59 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 791 mm | 735 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.8°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
- Shepherds Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1028). Dry Diggings also has a higher family-household share (119% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dry Diggings vs Shepherds Flat: common questions
Does Dry Diggings or Shepherds Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shepherds Flat scores 1031 vs 1028 in Dry Diggings. 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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