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Sheffield vs Railton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sheffield (940) sits above Railton (936).

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Sheffield and Railton side by side

MeasureSheffieldRailton
Renting
House rent$208/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$255/wk
Owner occupied73.0%80.0%
Renter occupied23.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby916
Average ICSEA940936
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–2
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population1,6021,079
Median age5445
Climate
Annual rainfall1072 mm1087 mm
Mean max, January22.1°C22.1°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
Sheffield edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 936).

Sheffield vs Railton: common questions

Does Sheffield or Railton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sheffield scores 940 vs 936 in Railton. 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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