Square Mile vs Ob Flat
Ob Flat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ob Flat (964) sits above Square Mile (962).
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Square Mile and Ob Flat side by side
| Measure | Square Mile | Ob Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $565/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 470 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.2°C | 24.9°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
- Ob Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 962). Square Mile also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Square Mile vs Ob Flat: common questions
Does Square Mile or Ob Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ob Flat scores 964 vs 962 in Square Mile. 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, Square Mile or Ob Flat?
Ob Flat scores 2/100 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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