Ettrick vs Younghusband
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Younghusband (934) sits above Ettrick (933). Younghusband skews owner-occupied (88%), Ettrick runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Ettrick and Younghusband side by side
| Measure | Ettrick | Younghusband |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $188/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 37 | 229 |
| Median age | 40 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 324 mm | 304 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.9°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
- Younghusband edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 933). Ettrick also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ettrick vs Younghusband: common questions
Does Ettrick or Younghusband have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Younghusband scores 934 vs 933 in Ettrick. 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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