Meldale vs White Patch
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meldale (1015) sits above White Patch (969). White Patch skews owner-occupied (93%), Meldale runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Meldale and White Patch side by side
| Measure | Meldale | White Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 230 | 150 |
| Median age | 55 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1261 mm | 1253 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.3°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
- Meldale edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 969). White Patch also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Meldale vs White Patch: common questions
Does Meldale or White Patch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meldale scores 1015 vs 969 in White Patch. 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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