Grass Valley vs Meenaar
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meenaar (928) sits above Grass Valley (902). Grass Valley skews owner-occupied (88%), Meenaar runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Grass Valley and Meenaar side by side
| Measure | Grass Valley | Meenaar |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $225/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $213/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 902 | 928 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 158 | 29 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 387 mm | 364 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.5°C | 34.5°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
- Meenaar edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 902). Grass Valley also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Grass Valley vs Meenaar: common questions
Does Grass Valley or Meenaar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meenaar scores 928 vs 902 in Grass Valley. 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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