Selbourne vs Birralee
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selbourne (1005) sits above Birralee (960). Birralee skews owner-occupied (92%), Selbourne runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Selbourne and Birralee side by side
| Measure | Selbourne | Birralee |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $170/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 68 | 177 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 891 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.7°C | 22.3°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
- Selbourne edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 960). Birralee also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Selbourne vs Birralee: common questions
Does Selbourne or Birralee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selbourne scores 1005 vs 960 in Birralee. 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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