Ouse vs Strickland
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strickland (892) sits above Ouse (891). Strickland skews owner-occupied (75%), Ouse runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Ouse and Strickland side by side
| Measure | Ouse | Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $129/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 891 | 892 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 326 | 24 |
| Median age | 46 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 562 mm | 824 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 21.4°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
- Strickland edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 891). Strickland also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ouse vs Strickland: common questions
Does Ouse or Strickland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strickland scores 892 vs 891 in Ouse. 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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