Motley vs Linthorpe

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Linthorpe (959) sits above Motley (945). Linthorpe skews owner-occupied (92%), Motley runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Motley and Linthorpe side by side

MeasureMotleyLinthorpe
Renting
Owner occupied38.0%92.0%
Renter occupied–6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1013
Average ICSEA945959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population10416
Median age5545
Climate
Annual rainfall576 mm579 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C30.7°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
Linthorpe edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 945). Linthorpe also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Motley vs Linthorpe: common questions

Does Motley or Linthorpe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Linthorpe scores 959 vs 945 in Motley. 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.