Shearwater vs Thirlstane
Shearwater scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thirlstane (992) sits above Shearwater (948).
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Shearwater and Thirlstane side by side
| Measure | Shearwater | Thirlstane |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $295/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,051 | 108 |
| Median age | 58 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 711 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.8°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
- Thirlstane edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 948).
Shearwater vs Thirlstane: common questions
Does Shearwater or Thirlstane have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thirlstane scores 992 vs 948 in Shearwater. 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.
Which is more walkable, Shearwater or Thirlstane?
Shearwater scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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