St James vs Devenish
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St James (995) sits above Devenish (989).
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St James and Devenish side by side
| Measure | St James | Devenish |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 303 | 208 |
| Median age | 52 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 498 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.9°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
- St James edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 989).
St James vs Devenish: common questions
Does St James or Devenish have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St James scores 995 vs 989 in Devenish. 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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