Shirbourne vs Upper Haughton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Haughton (922) sits above Shirbourne (914). Shirbourne skews owner-occupied (70%), Upper Haughton runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Shirbourne and Upper Haughton side by side
| Measure | Shirbourne | Upper Haughton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 922 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 34 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 942 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.2°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
- Upper Haughton edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 914). Upper Haughton also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Shirbourne vs Upper Haughton: common questions
Does Shirbourne or Upper Haughton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Haughton scores 922 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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