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Stuart vs East Side

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stuart (904) sits above East Side (884). East Side skews owner-occupied (55%), Stuart runs more rental-dense (30% owner).

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Stuart and East Side side by side

MeasureStuartEast Side
Price and market
Median house–$500,000
Median unit–$282,000
Renting
House rent$390/wk$390/wk
Unit rent$150/wk$393/wk
Owner occupied30.0%55.0%
Renter occupied66.0%40.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1516
Average ICSEA904884
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score10090
Population4593,098
Median age2834
Climate
Annual rainfall282 mm282 mm
Mean max, January36.9°C36.9°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
Stuart edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 884).

Stuart vs East Side: common questions

Does Stuart or East Side have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stuart scores 904 vs 884 in East Side. 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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