Port Franklin vs Yanakie

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yanakie (986) sits above Port Franklin (976). Port Franklin skews owner-occupied (86%), Yanakie runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Port Franklin and Yanakie side by side

MeasurePort FranklinYanakie
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%71.0%
Renter occupied13.0%23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA976986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score250
Population174283
Median age5251
Climate
Annual rainfall899 mm853 mm
Mean max, January24.2°C23.6°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
Yanakie edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 976). Yanakie also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Port Franklin vs Yanakie: common questions

Does Port Franklin or Yanakie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yanakie scores 986 vs 976 in Port Franklin. 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.