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The Plains vs Elgin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elgin (1015) sits above The Plains (1014). The Plains skews owner-occupied (91%), Elgin runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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The Plains and Elgin side by side

MeasureThe PlainsElgin
Renting
House rent$325/wk$325/wk
Unit rent$240/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied91.0%56.0%
Renter occupied27.0%23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby82
Average ICSEA10141015
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population52133
Median age4846
Climate
Annual rainfall788 mm750 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.3°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
Elgin edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1014).

The Plains vs Elgin: common questions

Does The Plains or Elgin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elgin scores 1015 vs 1014 in The Plains. 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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