Shannons Flat vs Dry Plain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shannons Flat (991) sits above Dry Plain (990). Shannons Flat skews owner-occupied (93%), Dry Plain runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Shannons Flat and Dry Plain side by side
| Measure | Shannons Flat | Dry Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 87 | 42 |
| Median age | 54 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 687 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 25.3°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
- Shannons Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 990).
Shannons Flat vs Dry Plain: common questions
Does Shannons Flat or Dry Plain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shannons Flat scores 991 vs 990 in Dry Plain. 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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