Firefly vs Tipperary
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tipperary (940) sits above Firefly (938). Firefly skews owner-occupied (86%), Tipperary runs more rental-dense (35% owner).
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Firefly and Tipperary side by side
| Measure | Firefly | Tipperary |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 35.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 247 | 34 |
| Median age | 51 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 968 mm | 1038 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.4°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
- Tipperary edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 938). Firefly also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 29%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Firefly vs Tipperary: common questions
Does Firefly or Tipperary have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tipperary scores 940 vs 938 in Firefly. 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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