Saltwater River vs Sloping Main
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sloping Main (980) sits above Saltwater River (950). Saltwater River skews owner-occupied (96%), Sloping Main runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Saltwater River and Sloping Main side by side
| Measure | Saltwater River | Sloping Main |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 131 | 67 |
| Median age | 55 | 63 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 613 mm | 602 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 21.2°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
- Sloping Main edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 950). Saltwater River also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Saltwater River vs Sloping Main: common questions
Does Saltwater River or Sloping Main have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sloping Main scores 980 vs 950 in Saltwater River. 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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