Retreat vs Blighty
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Retreat (962) sits above Blighty (958).
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Retreat and Blighty side by side
| Measure | Retreat | Blighty |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 192 |
| Median age | 56 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 394 mm | 394 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.6°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
- Retreat edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 958).
Retreat vs Blighty: common questions
Does Retreat or Blighty have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Retreat scores 962 vs 958 in Blighty. 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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