Lower Tenthill vs Ropeley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Tenthill (956) sits above Ropeley (949). Ropeley skews owner-occupied (90%), Lower Tenthill runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Lower Tenthill and Ropeley side by side
| Measure | Lower Tenthill | Ropeley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 236 | 206 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 688 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 31.9°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 Tenthill edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 949).
Lower Tenthill vs Ropeley: common questions
Does Lower Tenthill or Ropeley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Tenthill scores 956 vs 949 in Ropeley. 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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