Lower Tully vs Silky Oak
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silky Oak (935) sits above Lower Tully (924). Silky Oak skews owner-occupied (73%), Lower Tully runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Lower Tully and Silky Oak side by side
| Measure | Lower Tully | Silky Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 88 | 178 |
| Median age | 54 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2907 mm | 3412 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 30.9°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
- Silky Oak edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 924). Lower Tully also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower Tully vs Silky Oak: common questions
Does Lower Tully or Silky Oak have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silky Oak scores 935 vs 924 in Lower Tully. 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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