Middle Pocket vs Upper Burringbar
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Pocket (1031) sits above Upper Burringbar (1000).
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Middle Pocket and Upper Burringbar side by side
| Measure | Middle Pocket | Upper Burringbar |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $980/wk | $980/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 141 | 289 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1739 mm | 1674 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.4°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
- Middle Pocket edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1000). Middle Pocket also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Middle Pocket vs Upper Burringbar: common questions
Does Middle Pocket or Upper Burringbar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Pocket scores 1031 vs 1000 in Upper Burringbar. 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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