Vale View vs Finnie

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Finnie (991) sits above Vale View (984).

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Vale View and Finnie side by side

MeasureVale ViewFinnie
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%88.0%
Renter occupied7.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1320
Average ICSEA984991
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population45469
Median age4455
Climate
Annual rainfall676 mm676 mm
Mean max, January29.4°C29.4°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
Finnie edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 984). Vale View also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Vale View vs Finnie: common questions

Does Vale View or Finnie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Finnie scores 991 vs 984 in Vale View. 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.