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St Ives vs Petwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Ives (1035) sits above Petwood (1024). Petwood skews owner-occupied (104%), St Ives runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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St Ives and Petwood side by side

MeasureSt IvesPetwood
Renting
Owner occupied62.0%104.0%
Renter occupied–14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby183
Average ICSEA10351024
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3590
Median age3542
Climate
Annual rainfall449 mm449 mm
Mean max, January28.8°C28.8°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
St Ives edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1024). St Ives also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

St Ives vs Petwood: common questions

Does St Ives or Petwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Ives scores 1035 vs 1024 in Petwood. 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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