Primrose Valley vs Captains Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Primrose Valley (1017) sits above Captains Flat (1012). Captains Flat skews owner-occupied (79%), Primrose Valley runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Primrose Valley and Captains Flat side by side
| Measure | Primrose Valley | Captains Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $479,000 |
| Median unit | – | $207,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $820/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 155 | 611 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 684 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 25.8°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
- Primrose Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1012). Primrose Valley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Primrose Valley vs Captains Flat: common questions
Does Primrose Valley or Captains Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Primrose Valley scores 1017 vs 1012 in Captains Flat. 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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