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Main Lead vs Beaufort

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaufort (992) sits above Main Lead (976).

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Main Lead and Beaufort side by side

MeasureMain LeadBeaufort
Price and market
Median house–$390,000
Median unit–$192,240
Renting
Owner occupied60.0%–
Renter occupied27.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA976992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score020
Population42–
Median age53–
Climate
Annual rainfall659 mm659 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.9°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
Beaufort edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 976).

Main Lead vs Beaufort: common questions

Does Main Lead or Beaufort have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaufort scores 992 vs 976 in Main Lead. 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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