Silkwood vs Jaffa
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jaffa (936) sits above Silkwood (918). Silkwood skews owner-occupied (76%), Jaffa runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Silkwood and Jaffa side by side
| Measure | Silkwood | Jaffa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 407 | 35 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3468 mm | 3543 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.2°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
- Jaffa edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 918).
Silkwood vs Jaffa: common questions
Does Silkwood or Jaffa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jaffa scores 936 vs 918 in Silkwood. 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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