Wallace vs Claretown
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Claretown (1044) sits above Wallace (1032).
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Wallace and Claretown side by side
| Measure | Wallace | Claretown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 227 | 35 |
| Median age | 42 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.8°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
- Claretown edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1032). Wallace also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wallace vs Claretown: common questions
Does Wallace or Claretown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Claretown scores 1044 vs 1032 in Wallace. 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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