Telopea Downs vs Serviceton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Telopea Downs (975) sits above Serviceton (971). Serviceton skews owner-occupied (88%), Telopea Downs runs more rental-dense (21% owner).
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Telopea Downs and Serviceton side by side
| Measure | Telopea Downs | Serviceton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 21.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 129 |
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 395 mm | 428 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°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
- Telopea Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 971). Serviceton also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Telopea Downs vs Serviceton: common questions
Does Telopea Downs or Serviceton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Telopea Downs scores 975 vs 971 in Serviceton. 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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