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Anderson vs Bass

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Anderson (1019) sits above Bass (1000). Anderson skews owner-occupied (100%), Bass runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

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Anderson and Bass side by side

MeasureAndersonBass
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%83.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby414
Average ICSEA10191000
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population26405
Median age5049
Climate
Annual rainfall802 mm779 mm
Mean max, January24.4°C24.7°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
Anderson edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1000). Bass also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Anderson vs Bass: common questions

Does Anderson or Bass have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Anderson scores 1019 vs 1000 in Bass. 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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