East Side vs Stuart
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stuart (904) sits above East Side (884). East Side skews owner-occupied (55%), Stuart runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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East Side and Stuart side by side
| Measure | East Side | Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $500,000 | – |
| Median unit | $282,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | $393/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 66.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 904 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 90 | 100 |
| Population | 3,098 | 459 |
| Median age | 34 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 282 mm | 282 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.9°C | 36.9°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
- Stuart edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 884).
East Side vs Stuart: common questions
Does East Side or Stuart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stuart scores 904 vs 884 in East Side. 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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