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Thomas Plain vs Bute

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thomas Plain (981) sits above Bute (946). Bute skews owner-occupied (82%), Thomas Plain runs more rental-dense (35% owner).

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Thomas Plain and Bute side by side

MeasureThomas PlainBute
Renting
House rent–$400/wk
Unit rent–$150/wk
Owner occupied35.0%82.0%
Renter occupied18.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby29
Average ICSEA981946
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population46389
Median age4451
Climate
Annual rainfall373 mm385 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.2°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
Thomas Plain edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 946).

Thomas Plain vs Bute: common questions

Does Thomas Plain or Bute have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thomas Plain scores 981 vs 946 in Bute. 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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