Shays Flat vs Joel Joel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Joel Joel (973) sits above Shays Flat (962). Joel Joel skews owner-occupied (200%), Shays Flat runs more rental-dense (100% owner).
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| Measure | Shays Flat | Joel Joel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 200.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3 | 17 |
| Median age | 68 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 517 mm | 471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 29.2°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
- Joel Joel edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 962). Joel Joel also has a higher family-household share (200% vs 167%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Shays Flat vs Joel Joel: common questions
Does Shays Flat or Joel Joel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Joel Joel scores 973 vs 962 in Shays Flat. 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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