Ironbank vs Upper Sturt
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Sturt (1097) sits above Ironbank (1090).
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Ironbank and Upper Sturt side by side
| Measure | Ironbank | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,085,000 |
| Median unit | – | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +5.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1090 | 1097 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 537 | 1,005 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 897 mm | 980 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 25.7°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
- Upper Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1090). Ironbank also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ironbank vs Upper Sturt: common questions
Does Ironbank or Upper Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Sturt scores 1097 vs 1090 in Ironbank. 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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