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Reefton vs Pucawan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pucawan (965) sits above Reefton (929). Pucawan skews owner-occupied (73%), Reefton runs more rental-dense (47% owner).

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Reefton and Pucawan side by side

MeasureReeftonPucawan
Renting
House rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied47.0%73.0%
Renter occupied20.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA929965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3436
Median age5660
Climate
Annual rainfall481 mm492 mm
Mean max, January33.5°C33.2°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
Pucawan edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 929). Pucawan also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Reefton vs Pucawan: common questions

Does Reefton or Pucawan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pucawan scores 965 vs 929 in Reefton. 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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