White Rock vs Portsmith
Portsmith scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Portsmith (971) sits above White Rock (940).
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White Rock and Portsmith side by side
| Measure | White Rock | Portsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 314 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2166 mm | 2166 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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
- Portsmith edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 940).
White Rock vs Portsmith: common questions
Does White Rock or Portsmith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Portsmith scores 971 vs 940 in White Rock. 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.
Which is more walkable, White Rock or Portsmith?
Portsmith scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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