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Plainby vs Bergen

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bergen (1005) sits above Plainby (982).

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Plainby and Bergen side by side

MeasurePlainbyBergen
Renting
Owner occupied68.0%76.0%
Renter occupied20.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby27
Average ICSEA9821005
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5685
Median age4842
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm613 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C29.9°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
Bergen edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 982). Bergen also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Plainby vs Bergen: common questions

Does Plainby or Bergen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bergen scores 1005 vs 982 in Plainby. 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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