Alonnah vs Simpsons Bay
Alonnah 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 Simpsons Bay (1017) sits above Alonnah (955). Simpsons Bay skews owner-occupied (111%), Alonnah runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Alonnah and Simpsons Bay side by side
| Measure | Alonnah | Simpsons Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $273/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $190/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 111.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 164 | 49 |
| Median age | 59 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 809 mm | 901 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.6°C | 20.4°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
- Simpsons Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 955). Simpsons Bay also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alonnah vs Simpsons Bay: common questions
Does Alonnah or Simpsons Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Simpsons Bay scores 1017 vs 955 in Alonnah. 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, Alonnah or Simpsons Bay?
Alonnah 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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