Sheaoak Flat vs Port Vincent

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Vincent (956) sits above Sheaoak Flat (953). Sheaoak Flat skews owner-occupied (100%), Port Vincent runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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Sheaoak Flat and Port Vincent side by side

MeasureSheaoak FlatPort Vincent
Renting
House rent–$380/wk
Unit rent–$250/wk
Owner occupied100.0%78.0%
Renter occupied–19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA953956
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population28534
Median age6365
Climate
Annual rainfall371 mm369 mm
Mean max, January28.3°C27.9°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
Port Vincent edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 953). Sheaoak Flat also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Sheaoak Flat vs Port Vincent: common questions

Does Sheaoak Flat or Port Vincent have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Vincent scores 956 vs 953 in Sheaoak 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.