Streaky Bay vs Perlubie
Streaky Bay scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Streaky Bay (977) sits above Perlubie (970). Perlubie skews owner-occupied (109%), Streaky Bay runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Streaky Bay and Perlubie side by side
| Measure | Streaky Bay | Perlubie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 109.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 1,436 | 45 |
| Median age | 48 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 355 mm | 314 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 30.4°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
- Streaky Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 970). Perlubie also has a higher family-household share (118% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Streaky Bay vs Perlubie: common questions
Does Streaky Bay or Perlubie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Streaky Bay scores 977 vs 970 in Perlubie. 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, Streaky Bay or Perlubie?
Streaky Bay scores 36/100 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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