Rutherglen vs Prentice North
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Prentice North (989) sits above Rutherglen (983).
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Rutherglen and Prentice North side by side
| Measure | Rutherglen | Prentice North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $545,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 2,579 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 545 mm | 543 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.4°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
- Prentice North edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 983).
Rutherglen vs Prentice North: common questions
Does Rutherglen or Prentice North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Prentice North scores 989 vs 983 in Rutherglen. 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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