Upper Warren vs Smith Brook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smith Brook (989) sits above Upper Warren (980). Smith Brook skews owner-occupied (79%), Upper Warren runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Upper Warren and Smith Brook side by side
| Measure | Upper Warren | Smith Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $235/wk | $235/wk |
| Unit rent | $47/wk | $111/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 55 | 59 |
| Median age | 51 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 804 mm | 882 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.5°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
- Smith Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 980).
Upper Warren vs Smith Brook: common questions
Does Upper Warren or Smith Brook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smith Brook scores 989 vs 980 in Upper Warren. 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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