Edgcumbe Beach vs Detention
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Detention (926) sits above Edgcumbe Beach (920). Detention skews owner-occupied (133%), Edgcumbe Beach runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Edgcumbe Beach and Detention side by side
| Measure | Edgcumbe Beach | Detention |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $185/wk | $196/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 133.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 65 | 35 |
| Median age | 39 | 24 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 999 mm | 1061 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.6°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
- Detention edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 920). Detention also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Edgcumbe Beach vs Detention: common questions
Does Edgcumbe Beach or Detention have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Detention scores 926 vs 920 in Edgcumbe Beach. 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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