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Main Lead vs Chute

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chute (986) sits above Main Lead (976). Chute skews owner-occupied (100%), Main Lead runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

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Main Lead and Chute side by side

MeasureMain LeadChute
Renting
Owner occupied60.0%100.0%
Renter occupied27.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby25
Average ICSEA976986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4213
Median age5363
Climate
Annual rainfall659 mm656 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
Chute edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 976). Chute also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Main Lead vs Chute: common questions

Does Main Lead or Chute have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chute scores 986 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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