Japoonvale vs No 4 Branch
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving No 4 Branch (930) sits above Japoonvale (918). No 4 Branch skews owner-occupied (96%), Japoonvale runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Japoonvale and No 4 Branch side by side
| Measure | Japoonvale | No 4 Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 930 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 107 | 90 |
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3462 mm | 3568 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 31.2°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
- No 4 Branch edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 918).
Japoonvale vs No 4 Branch: common questions
Does Japoonvale or No 4 Branch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), No 4 Branch scores 930 vs 918 in Japoonvale. 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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