Liffey vs Cluan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Liffey (963) sits above Cluan (960). Cluan skews owner-occupied (108%), Liffey runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Liffey and Cluan side by side

MeasureLiffeyCluan
Renting
House rent$260/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied77.0%108.0%
Renter occupied5.0%67.0%
Schools
Schools nearby47
Average ICSEA963960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population16436
Median age5050
Climate
Annual rainfall1162 mm839 mm
Mean max, January21.9°C23.6°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
Liffey edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 960). Cluan also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Liffey vs Cluan: common questions

Does Liffey or Cluan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Liffey scores 963 vs 960 in Cluan. 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.