Fords vs Nain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nain (1000) sits above Fords (985).
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Fords and Nain side by side
| Measure | Fords | Nain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 81 | 32 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 481 mm | 502 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 29.9°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
- Nain edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 985). Nain also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fords vs Nain: common questions
Does Fords or Nain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nain scores 1000 vs 985 in Fords. 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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