Lower Inman Valley vs Chiton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Inman Valley (1013) sits above Chiton (1001). Lower Inman Valley skews owner-occupied (91%), Chiton runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Lower Inman Valley and Chiton side by side
| Measure | Lower Inman Valley | Chiton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 517 | 440 |
| Median age | 50 | 63 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 682 mm | 723 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.3°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 Inman Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1001). Lower Inman Valley also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower Inman Valley vs Chiton: common questions
Does Lower Inman Valley or Chiton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Inman Valley scores 1013 vs 1001 in Chiton. 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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