Upper Freestone vs Swanfels

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swanfels (963) sits above Upper Freestone (954).

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Upper Freestone and Swanfels side by side

MeasureUpper FreestoneSwanfels
Renting
Owner occupied79.0%77.0%
Renter occupied25.0%5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby135
Average ICSEA954963
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population75131
Median age5355
Climate
Annual rainfall696 mm709 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C28.3°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
Swanfels edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 954). Upper Freestone also has a higher family-household share (121% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Upper Freestone vs Swanfels: common questions

Does Upper Freestone or Swanfels have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swanfels scores 963 vs 954 in Upper Freestone. 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.