Otago vs Old Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Otago (938) sits above Old Beach (900).
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Otago and Old Beach side by side
| Measure | Otago | Old Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $455/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 900 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 596 | 4,394 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 486 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.9°C | 23.9°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
- Otago edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 900).
Otago vs Old Beach: common questions
Does Otago or Old Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Otago scores 938 vs 900 in Old Beach. 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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