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Running Stream vs Ilford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ilford (912) sits above Running Stream (911).

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Running Stream and Ilford side by side

MeasureRunning StreamIlford
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied65.0%74.0%
Renter occupied7.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby114
Average ICSEA911912
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population120165
Median age6153
Climate
Annual rainfall794 mm715 mm
Mean max, January26.3°C28.0°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
Ilford edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 911). Ilford also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Running Stream vs Ilford: common questions

Does Running Stream or Ilford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ilford scores 912 vs 911 in Running Stream. 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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