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Stuart vs Qualco

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Qualco (974) sits above Stuart (960). Stuart skews owner-occupied (88%), Qualco runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Stuart and Qualco side by side

MeasureStuartQualco
Renting
House rent–$230/wk
Unit rent–$175/wk
Owner occupied88.0%43.0%
Renter occupied–57.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA960974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1547
Median age6152
Climate
Annual rainfall259 mm265 mm
Mean max, January33.1°C33.0°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
Qualco edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 960). Stuart also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Stuart vs Qualco: common questions

Does Stuart or Qualco have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Qualco scores 974 vs 960 in Stuart. 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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