Proof Range vs Port Wakefield
Port Wakefield scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Proof Range (972) sits above Port Wakefield (971).
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Proof Range and Port Wakefield side by side
| Measure | Proof Range | Port Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 20 | 661 |
| Median age | 28 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 331 mm | 336 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Proof Range edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 971).
Proof Range vs Port Wakefield: common questions
Does Proof Range or Port Wakefield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Proof Range scores 972 vs 971 in Port Wakefield. 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, Proof Range or Port Wakefield?
Port Wakefield scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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