Orielton vs Sorell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Orielton (964) sits above Sorell (953). Orielton skews owner-occupied (92%), Sorell runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Orielton and Sorell side by side
| Measure | Orielton | Sorell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 45 |
| Population | 430 | 3,597 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 506 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.8°C | 22.6°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
- Orielton edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 953). Orielton also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Orielton vs Sorell: common questions
Does Orielton or Sorell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Orielton scores 964 vs 953 in Sorell. 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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