Needles vs Dairy Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Needles (954) sits above Dairy Plains (951). Needles skews owner-occupied (100%), Dairy Plains runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Needles and Dairy Plains side by side
| Measure | Needles | Dairy Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $210/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 50 | 66 |
| Median age | 45 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 993 mm | 1056 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.3°C | 22.5°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
- Needles edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 951). Needles also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Needles vs Dairy Plains: common questions
Does Needles or Dairy Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Needles scores 954 vs 951 in Dairy Plains. 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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