Frying Pan vs Dry Plain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Frying Pan (1004) sits above Dry Plain (990). Frying Pan skews owner-occupied (100%), Dry Plain runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Frying Pan and Dry Plain side by side
| Measure | Frying Pan | Dry Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 11 | 42 |
| Median age | 61 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 723 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 25.3°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
- Frying Pan edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 990).
Frying Pan vs Dry Plain: common questions
Does Frying Pan or Dry Plain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Frying Pan scores 1004 vs 990 in Dry Plain. 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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