Lower Belford vs Roughit
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Belford (962) sits above Roughit (939). Lower Belford skews owner-occupied (86%), Roughit runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Lower Belford and Roughit side by side
| Measure | Lower Belford | Roughit |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 407 | 111 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 681 mm | 655 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.5°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
- Lower Belford edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 939).
Lower Belford vs Roughit: common questions
Does Lower Belford or Roughit have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Belford scores 962 vs 939 in Roughit. 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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