Willows vs Sapphire
Sapphire 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 Willows (970) sits above Sapphire (884).
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Willows and Sapphire side by side
| Measure | Willows | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 139 | – |
| Median age | 59 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 580 mm | 554 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.7°C | 34.6°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
- Willows edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 884).
Willows vs Sapphire: common questions
Does Willows or Sapphire have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willows scores 970 vs 884 in Sapphire. 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, Willows or Sapphire?
Sapphire 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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