Penfield vs Virginia
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Virginia (963) sits above Penfield (922).
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Penfield and Virginia side by side
| Measure | Penfield | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $860,000 |
| Median unit | – | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $415/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 6 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 25 |
| Population | 422 | 2,759 |
| Median age | 70 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 410 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.6°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
- Virginia edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 922). Virginia also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Penfield vs Virginia: common questions
Does Penfield or Virginia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Virginia scores 963 vs 922 in Penfield. 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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