New Well vs Stockyard Plain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stockyard Plain (974) sits above New Well (967). Stockyard Plain skews owner-occupied (120%), New Well runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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New Well and Stockyard Plain side by side
| Measure | New Well | Stockyard Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 120.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 17 |
| Median age | 42 | 16 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 278 mm | 283 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.7°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
- Stockyard Plain edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 967). New Well also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
New Well vs Stockyard Plain: common questions
Does New Well or Stockyard Plain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stockyard Plain scores 974 vs 967 in New Well. 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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