Leschenault vs Parkfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parkfield (989) sits above Leschenault (980). Leschenault skews owner-occupied (92%), Parkfield runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Leschenault and Parkfield side by side
| Measure | Leschenault | Parkfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $315/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,058 | 54 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.1°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
- Parkfield edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 980). Leschenault also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Leschenault vs Parkfield: common questions
Does Leschenault or Parkfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parkfield scores 989 vs 980 in Leschenault. 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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