Shell Pocket vs Maadi
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maadi (938) sits above Shell Pocket (936). Shell Pocket skews owner-occupied (93%), Maadi runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Shell Pocket and Maadi side by side
| Measure | Shell Pocket | Maadi |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 49 |
| Median age | 41 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3543 mm | 3471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.0°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
- Maadi edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 936). Maadi also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Shell Pocket vs Maadi: common questions
Does Shell Pocket or Maadi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maadi scores 938 vs 936 in Shell Pocket. 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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