Shirbourne vs Cromarty
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cromarty (958) sits above Shirbourne (914). Cromarty skews owner-occupied (100%), Shirbourne runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Shirbourne and Cromarty side by side
| Measure | Shirbourne | Cromarty |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 43 |
| Median age | 42 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 1177 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.4°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
- Cromarty edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 914).
Shirbourne vs Cromarty: common questions
Does Shirbourne or Cromarty have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cromarty scores 958 vs 914 in Shirbourne. 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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