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St Ives vs Wistow

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wistow (1044) sits above St Ives (1035). Wistow skews owner-occupied (86%), St Ives runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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St Ives and Wistow side by side

MeasureSt IvesWistow
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$295/wk
Owner occupied62.0%86.0%
Renter occupied–7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1810
Average ICSEA10351044
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population35285
Median age3550
Climate
Annual rainfall449 mm642 mm
Mean max, January28.8°C27.7°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
Wistow edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1035). St Ives also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

St Ives vs Wistow: common questions

Does St Ives or Wistow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wistow scores 1044 vs 1035 in St Ives. 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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