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Silky Oak vs Birkalla

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silky Oak (935) sits above Birkalla (932).

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Silky Oak and Birkalla side by side

MeasureSilky OakBirkalla
Renting
Owner occupied73.0%72.0%
Renter occupied20.0%35.0%
Schools
Schools nearby44
Average ICSEA935932
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population178156
Median age3945
Climate
Annual rainfall3412 mm3611 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C31.4°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
Silky Oak edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 932). Birkalla also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Silky Oak vs Birkalla: common questions

Does Silky Oak or Birkalla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silky Oak scores 935 vs 932 in Birkalla. 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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