Port Wakefield vs Clinton
Port Wakefield scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Wakefield (971) sits above Clinton (948). Clinton skews owner-occupied (83%), Port Wakefield runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Port Wakefield and Clinton side by side
| Measure | Port Wakefield | Clinton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 661 | 313 |
| Median age | 44 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 336 mm | 368 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.1°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
- Port Wakefield edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 948).
Port Wakefield vs Clinton: common questions
Does Port Wakefield or Clinton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Wakefield scores 971 vs 948 in Clinton. 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, Port Wakefield or Clinton?
Port Wakefield scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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