Upper Swan vs Belhus

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Swan (1010) sits above Belhus (1009).

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Upper Swan and Belhus side by side

MeasureUpper SwanBelhus
Renting
House rent–$365/wk
Unit rent–$500/wk
Owner occupied88.0%94.0%
Renter occupied10.0%4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10101009
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score2035
Population549264
Median age5254
Climate
Annual rainfall684 mm685 mm
Mean max, January33.0°C32.7°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
Upper Swan edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1009). Belhus also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Upper Swan vs Belhus: common questions

Does Upper Swan or Belhus have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Swan scores 1010 vs 1009 in Belhus. 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.