Great Western vs Norval
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norval (969) sits above Great Western (959). Norval skews owner-occupied (150%), Great Western runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Great Western and Norval side by side
| Measure | Great Western | Norval |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 150.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 425 | 40 |
| Median age | 52 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 498 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 27.6°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
- Norval edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 959). Norval also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Great Western vs Norval: common questions
Does Great Western or Norval have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norval scores 969 vs 959 in Great Western. 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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