Upper Tenthill vs Caffey
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caffey (952) sits above Upper Tenthill (946). Caffey skews owner-occupied (87%), Upper Tenthill runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Upper Tenthill and Caffey side by side
| Measure | Upper Tenthill | Caffey |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 273 | 45 |
| Median age | 37 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 688 mm | 697 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.2°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
- Caffey edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 946). Upper Tenthill also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Tenthill vs Caffey: common questions
Does Upper Tenthill or Caffey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caffey scores 952 vs 946 in Upper Tenthill. 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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