Silver Valley vs Ravenshoe
Ravenshoe scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ravenshoe (894) sits above Silver Valley (873). Silver Valley skews owner-occupied (77%), Ravenshoe runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Silver Valley and Ravenshoe side by side
| Measure | Silver Valley | Ravenshoe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 873 | 894 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 145 | 1,332 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 869 mm | 1300 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 27.8°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
- Ravenshoe edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 873). Ravenshoe also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Silver Valley vs Ravenshoe: common questions
Does Silver Valley or Ravenshoe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ravenshoe scores 894 vs 873 in Silver Valley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Silver Valley or Ravenshoe?
Ravenshoe scores 30/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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