Strahan vs Trial Harbour
Strahan scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strahan (912) sits above Trial Harbour (911). Trial Harbour skews owner-occupied (118%), Strahan runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Strahan and Trial Harbour side by side
| Measure | Strahan | Trial Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $195/wk | $160/wk |
| Unit rent | $195/wk | $136/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 118.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 911 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 697 | 21 |
| Median age | 40 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1569 mm | 1704 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.9°C | 20.8°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
- Strahan edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 911). Strahan also has a higher family-household share (58% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Strahan vs Trial Harbour: common questions
Does Strahan or Trial Harbour have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strahan scores 912 vs 911 in Trial Harbour. 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, Strahan or Trial Harbour?
Strahan scores 14/100 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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