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Sassafras vs Nerriga

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerriga (971) sits above Sassafras (968). Sassafras skews owner-occupied (73%), Nerriga runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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Sassafras and Nerriga side by side

MeasureSassafrasNerriga
Renting
House rent$483/wk$483/wk
Owner occupied73.0%56.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby184
Average ICSEA968971
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1877
Median age6154
Climate
Annual rainfall873 mm737 mm
Mean max, January25.5°C26.6°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
Nerriga edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 968). Nerriga also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Sassafras vs Nerriga: common questions

Does Sassafras or Nerriga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerriga scores 971 vs 968 in Sassafras. 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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