Halbury vs Salter Springs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Halbury (972) sits above Salter Springs (959).

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Halbury and Salter Springs side by side

MeasureHalburySalter Springs
Renting
House rent$460/wk–
Unit rent$220/wk–
Owner occupied81.0%78.0%
Renter occupied14.0%33.0%
Schools
Schools nearby510
Average ICSEA972959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population21159
Median age4348
Climate
Annual rainfall396 mm443 mm
Mean max, January31.3°C30.6°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
Halbury edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 959). Salter Springs also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Halbury vs Salter Springs: common questions

Does Halbury or Salter Springs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Halbury scores 972 vs 959 in Salter Springs. 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.