Jane Brook vs Midvale
Midvale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jane Brook (985) sits above Midvale (979). Jane Brook skews owner-occupied (90%), Midvale runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Jane Brook and Midvale side by side
| Measure | Jane Brook | Midvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,670 | 2,283 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 769 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.6°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
- Jane Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 979). Jane Brook also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jane Brook vs Midvale: common questions
Does Jane Brook or Midvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jane Brook scores 985 vs 979 in Midvale. 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.
Which is more walkable, Jane Brook or Midvale?
Midvale scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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