Speed vs Tempy
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tempy (991) sits above Speed (983). Tempy skews owner-occupied (95%), Speed runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Speed and Tempy side by side
| Measure | Speed | Tempy |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 95.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 53 | 62 |
| Median age | 54 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 306 mm | 299 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.9°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
- Tempy edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 983).
Speed vs Tempy: common questions
Does Speed or Tempy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tempy scores 991 vs 983 in Speed. 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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