Silverton vs Rapid Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silverton (1001) sits above Rapid Bay (973).
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| Measure | Silverton | Rapid Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $236/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 35 | 15 |
| Median age | 56 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 704 mm | 675 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.4°C | 23.9°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
- Silverton edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 973).
Silverton vs Rapid Bay: common questions
Does Silverton or Rapid Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silverton scores 1001 vs 973 in Rapid Bay. 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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