Qualco vs Stuart

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Qualco (974) sits above Stuart (960). Stuart skews owner-occupied (88%), Qualco runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Qualco and Stuart side by side

MeasureQualcoStuart
Renting
House rent$230/wk–
Unit rent$175/wk–
Owner occupied43.0%88.0%
Renter occupied57.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby46
Average ICSEA974960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4715
Median age5261
Climate
Annual rainfall265 mm259 mm
Mean max, January33.0°C33.1°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
Qualco edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 960). Stuart also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Qualco vs Stuart: common questions

Does Qualco or Stuart have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Qualco scores 974 vs 960 in Stuart. 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.