Plainby vs Crows Nest
Crows Nest scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crows Nest (992) sits above Plainby (982).
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Plainby and Crows Nest side by side
| Measure | Plainby | Crows Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 56 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 749 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.1°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
- Crows Nest edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 982).
Plainby vs Crows Nest: common questions
Does Plainby or Crows Nest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crows Nest scores 992 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.
Which is more walkable, Plainby or Crows Nest?
Crows Nest scores 32/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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