Yaapeet vs Rainbow

Rainbow scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yaapeet (974) sits above Rainbow (973).

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Yaapeet and Rainbow side by side

MeasureYaapeetRainbow
Price and market
Median house–$220,000
Median unit–$79,200
Renting
Owner occupied89.0%81.0%
Renter occupied15.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA974973
Lifestyle and people
Walk score014
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population75672
Median age4656
Climate
Annual rainfall336 mm346 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.0°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
Yaapeet edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 973).

Yaapeet vs Rainbow: common questions

Does Yaapeet or Rainbow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yaapeet scores 974 vs 973 in Rainbow. 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, Yaapeet or Rainbow?

Rainbow scores 14/100 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.