Squeaking Point vs Thirlstane
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thirlstane (992) sits above Squeaking Point (948). Squeaking Point skews owner-occupied (94%), Thirlstane runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Squeaking Point and Thirlstane side by side
| Measure | Squeaking Point | Thirlstane |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 337 | 108 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 755 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.8°C | 21.8°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
- Thirlstane edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 948).
Squeaking Point vs Thirlstane: common questions
Does Squeaking Point or Thirlstane have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thirlstane scores 992 vs 948 in Squeaking Point. 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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