Josephville vs Laravale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Laravale (977) sits above Josephville (972). Laravale skews owner-occupied (70%), Josephville runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Josephville and Laravale side by side
| Measure | Josephville | Laravale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 172 | 185 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 808 mm | 784 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.8°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
- Laravale edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972). Josephville also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Josephville vs Laravale: common questions
Does Josephville or Laravale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Laravale scores 977 vs 972 in Josephville. 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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