Port Neill vs Lipson
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Neill (1018) sits above Lipson (997). Lipson skews owner-occupied (90%), Port Neill runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Port Neill and Lipson side by side
| Measure | Port Neill | Lipson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $194/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 218 | 211 |
| Median age | 56 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 313 mm | 329 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 27.8°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
- Port Neill edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 997). Lipson also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Port Neill vs Lipson: common questions
Does Port Neill or Lipson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Neill scores 1018 vs 997 in Lipson. 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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