Apollo Bay vs Great Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Apollo Bay (1029) sits above Great Bay (1002).

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Apollo Bay and Great Bay side by side

MeasureApollo BayGreat Bay
Renting
House rent$273/wk$273/wk
Unit rent$232/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied–82.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby142
Average ICSEA10291002
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–92
Median age–51
Climate
Annual rainfall729 mm722 mm
Mean max, January21.3°C20.7°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
Apollo Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1002).

Apollo Bay vs Great Bay: common questions

Does Apollo Bay or Great Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Apollo Bay scores 1029 vs 1002 in Great Bay. 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.