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Iona vs Vervale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vervale (993) sits above Iona (986). Iona skews owner-occupied (86%), Vervale runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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Iona and Vervale side by side

MeasureIonaVervale
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%56.0%
Renter occupied4.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby66
Average ICSEA986993
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population24044
Median age4755
Climate
Annual rainfall861 mm854 mm
Mean max, January26.3°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
Vervale edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 986). Iona also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Iona vs Vervale: common questions

Does Iona or Vervale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vervale scores 993 vs 986 in Iona. 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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