Illabarook vs Cape Clear
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cape Clear (1008) sits above Illabarook (1001). Cape Clear skews owner-occupied (92%), Illabarook runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Illabarook and Cape Clear side by side
| Measure | Illabarook | Cape Clear |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 148 |
| Median age | 36 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 579 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.6°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
- Cape Clear edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1001). Illabarook also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Illabarook vs Cape Clear: common questions
Does Illabarook or Cape Clear have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cape Clear scores 1008 vs 1001 in Illabarook. 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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