Palmer vs Shotts
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shotts (957) sits above Palmer (925).
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Palmer and Shotts side by side
| Measure | Palmer | Shotts |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $138/wk | $213/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 50 | 9 |
| Median age | 54 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 702 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.8°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
- Shotts edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 925).
Palmer vs Shotts: common questions
Does Palmer or Shotts have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shotts scores 957 vs 925 in Palmer. 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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