Narrawong vs Allestree
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allestree (979) sits above Narrawong (960). Narrawong skews owner-occupied (93%), Allestree runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Narrawong and Allestree side by side
| Measure | Narrawong | Allestree |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 462 | 168 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 758 mm | 721 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.3°C | 22.8°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
- Allestree edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 960). Narrawong also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Narrawong vs Allestree: common questions
Does Narrawong or Allestree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allestree scores 979 vs 960 in Narrawong. 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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