Poonindie vs Whites Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whites Flat (947) sits above Poonindie (929). Poonindie skews owner-occupied (83%), Whites Flat runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Poonindie and Whites Flat side by side
| Measure | Poonindie | Whites Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 929 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 210 | 54 |
| Median age | 34 | 26 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 391 mm | 471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
- Whites Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 929). Poonindie also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Poonindie vs Whites Flat: common questions
Does Poonindie or Whites Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whites Flat scores 947 vs 929 in Poonindie. 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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