Penrice vs Light Pass

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrice (1012) sits above Light Pass (1009).

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Penrice and Light Pass side by side

MeasurePenriceLight Pass
Renting
House rent$560/wk$680/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied82.0%79.0%
Renter occupied9.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby89
Average ICSEA10121009
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population486256
Median age4349
Climate
Annual rainfall525 mm469 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.7°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
Penrice edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1009).

Penrice vs Light Pass: common questions

Does Penrice or Light Pass have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrice scores 1012 vs 1009 in Light Pass. 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.