Whites River vs Poonindie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whites River (945) sits above Poonindie (929). Whites River skews owner-occupied (233%), Poonindie runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Whites River and Poonindie side by side
| Measure | Whites River | Poonindie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 233.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 929 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 9 | 210 |
| Median age | 51 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 386 mm | 391 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.4°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
- Whites River edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 929). Whites River also has a higher family-household share (233% vs 89%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Whites River vs Poonindie: common questions
Does Whites River or Poonindie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whites River scores 945 vs 929 in Poonindie. 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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