Sorell vs Pawleena
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pawleena (956) sits above Sorell (953). Pawleena skews owner-occupied (106%), Sorell runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Sorell and Pawleena side by side
| Measure | Sorell | Pawleena |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 106.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 0 |
| Population | 3,597 | 112 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 506 mm | 574 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.6°C | 22.5°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
- Pawleena edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 953). Pawleena also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sorell vs Pawleena: common questions
Does Sorell or Pawleena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pawleena scores 956 vs 953 in Sorell. 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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