Shackleton vs Ardath

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ardath (998) sits above Shackleton (983). Ardath skews owner-occupied (75%), Shackleton runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

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Shackleton and Ardath side by side

MeasureShackletonArdath
Renting
House rent$138/wk$100/wk
Unit rent$138/wk$100/wk
Owner occupied64.0%75.0%
Renter occupied24.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA983998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population11451
Median age4247
Climate
Annual rainfall295 mm304 mm
Mean max, January33.9°C33.9°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
Ardath edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 983).

Shackleton vs Ardath: common questions

Does Shackleton or Ardath have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ardath scores 998 vs 983 in Shackleton. 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.