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The Plains vs Argyle

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Plains (1014) sits above Argyle (1003).

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The Plains and Argyle side by side

MeasureThe PlainsArgyle
Renting
House rent$325/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$240/wk$350/wk
Owner occupied91.0%92.0%
Renter occupied27.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby84
Average ICSEA10141003
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population52575
Median age4847
Climate
Annual rainfall788 mm838 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.4°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
The Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1003). Argyle also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Plains vs Argyle: common questions

Does The Plains or Argyle have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Plains scores 1014 vs 1003 in Argyle. 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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