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Ilford vs Running Stream

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ilford (912) sits above Running Stream (911).

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Ilford and Running Stream side by side

MeasureIlfordRunning Stream
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied74.0%65.0%
Renter occupied12.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby411
Average ICSEA912911
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population165120
Median age5361
Climate
Annual rainfall715 mm794 mm
Mean max, January28.0°C26.3°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
Ilford edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 911). Ilford also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ilford vs Running Stream: common questions

Does Ilford or Running Stream have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ilford scores 912 vs 911 in Running Stream. 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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