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Romaine vs Downlands

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Downlands (939) sits above Romaine (938).

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Romaine and Downlands side by side

MeasureRomaineDownlands
Renting
House rent$240/wk$240/wk
Unit rent$280/wk$315/wk
Owner occupied74.0%67.0%
Renter occupied23.0%26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1514
Average ICSEA938939
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,850237
Median age4036
Climate
Annual rainfall1014 mm1014 mm
Mean max, January21.1°C21.1°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
Downlands edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 938).

Romaine vs Downlands: common questions

Does Romaine or Downlands have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Downlands scores 939 vs 938 in Romaine. 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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