Shackleton vs Bilbarin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bilbarin (1005) sits above Shackleton (983). Bilbarin skews owner-occupied (100%), Shackleton runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Shackleton and Bilbarin side by side
| Measure | Shackleton | Bilbarin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $138/wk | $183/wk |
| Unit rent | $138/wk | $156/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 114 | 18 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 295 mm | 327 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 33.3°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
- Bilbarin edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 983). Bilbarin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Shackleton vs Bilbarin: common questions
Does Shackleton or Bilbarin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bilbarin scores 1005 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.
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