Shell Pocket vs No 4 Branch

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shell Pocket (936) sits above No 4 Branch (930).

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Shell Pocket and No 4 Branch side by side

MeasureShell PocketNo 4 Branch
Renting
Owner occupied93.0%96.0%
Renter occupied11.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1011
Average ICSEA936930
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8390
Median age4140
Climate
Annual rainfall3543 mm3568 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.2°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
Shell Pocket edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 930).

Shell Pocket vs No 4 Branch: common questions

Does Shell Pocket or No 4 Branch have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shell Pocket scores 936 vs 930 in No 4 Branch. 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.