Napier vs Palmdale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Palmdale (1004) sits above Napier (990). Napier skews owner-occupied (71%), Palmdale runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Napier and Palmdale side by side
| Measure | Napier | Palmdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $164/wk |
| Unit rent | $175/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 269 | 18 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 595 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.4°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
- Palmdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 990). Palmdale also has a higher family-household share (114% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Napier vs Palmdale: common questions
Does Napier or Palmdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Palmdale scores 1004 vs 990 in Napier. 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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