Nedlands vs Shenton Park
Shenton Park scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nedlands (1158) sits above Shenton Park (1151).
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Nedlands and Shenton Park side by side
| Measure | Nedlands | Shenton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1158 | 1151 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 74 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,561 | 4,638 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 694 mm | 689 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Nedlands edges out on average school ICSEA (1158 vs 1151).
Nedlands vs Shenton Park: common questions
Does Nedlands or Shenton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nedlands scores 1158 vs 1151 in Shenton Park. 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.
Which is more walkable, Nedlands or Shenton Park?
Shenton Park scores 74/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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