Yelarbon vs Whetstone
Yelarbon scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whetstone (865) sits above Yelarbon (833). Yelarbon skews owner-occupied (66%), Whetstone runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Yelarbon and Whetstone side by side
| Measure | Yelarbon | Whetstone |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 833 | 865 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 313 | 70 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 575 mm | 548 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.2°C | 34.1°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
- Whetstone edges out on average school ICSEA (865 vs 833).
Yelarbon vs Whetstone: common questions
Does Yelarbon or Whetstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whetstone scores 865 vs 833 in Yelarbon. 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, Yelarbon or Whetstone?
Yelarbon scores 2/100 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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