Great Western vs Black Range
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Great Western (959) sits above Black Range (946).
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Great Western and Black Range side by side
| Measure | Great Western | Black Range |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 425 | – |
| Median age | 52 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 498 mm | 540 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.1°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
- Great Western edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 946).
Great Western vs Black Range: common questions
Does Great Western or Black Range have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Great Western scores 959 vs 946 in Black Range. 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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