Wivenhoe Pocket vs Split Yard Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Split Yard Creek (941) sits above Wivenhoe Pocket (937). Wivenhoe Pocket skews owner-occupied (83%), Split Yard Creek runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Wivenhoe Pocket and Split Yard Creek side by side
| Measure | Wivenhoe Pocket | Split Yard Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 417 | 31 |
| Median age | 47 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 723 mm | 767 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.1°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
- Split Yard Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 937). Split Yard Creek also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wivenhoe Pocket vs Split Yard Creek: common questions
Does Wivenhoe Pocket or Split Yard Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Split Yard Creek scores 941 vs 937 in Wivenhoe Pocket. 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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