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Rapid Bay vs Cape Jervis

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cape Jervis (980) sits above Rapid Bay (973).

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Rapid Bay and Cape Jervis side by side

MeasureRapid BayCape Jervis
Renting
House rent$450/wk$525/wk
Unit rent$236/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied75.0%84.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA973980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population15343
Median age5657
Climate
Annual rainfall675 mm556 mm
Mean max, January23.9°C24.1°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
Cape Jervis edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 973).

Rapid Bay vs Cape Jervis: common questions

Does Rapid Bay or Cape Jervis have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cape Jervis scores 980 vs 973 in Rapid Bay. 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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