Shepherds Flat vs Franklinford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Franklinford (1038) sits above Shepherds Flat (1031).

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Shepherds Flat and Franklinford side by side

MeasureShepherds FlatFranklinford
Renting
Owner occupied97.0%93.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby69
Average ICSEA10311038
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7171
Median age5250
Climate
Annual rainfall735 mm672 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C27.6°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
Franklinford edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1031).

Shepherds Flat vs Franklinford: common questions

Does Shepherds Flat or Franklinford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Franklinford scores 1038 vs 1031 in Shepherds 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.