Freestone vs Sladevale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Freestone (953) sits above Sladevale (950). Sladevale skews owner-occupied (89%), Freestone runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Freestone and Sladevale side by side
| Measure | Freestone | Sladevale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 208 | 433 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 652 mm | 615 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.1°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
- Freestone edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 950). Sladevale also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Freestone vs Sladevale: common questions
Does Freestone or Sladevale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Freestone scores 953 vs 950 in Sladevale. 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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