Bahrs Scrub vs Holmview
Holmview scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holmview (977) sits above Bahrs Scrub (973). Bahrs Scrub skews owner-occupied (59%), Holmview runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Bahrs Scrub and Holmview side by side
| Measure | Bahrs Scrub | Holmview |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 4,508 | 4,455 |
| Median age | 29 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 961 mm | 959 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.1°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
- Holmview edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 973).
Bahrs Scrub vs Holmview: common questions
Does Bahrs Scrub or Holmview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holmview scores 977 vs 973 in Bahrs Scrub. 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, Bahrs Scrub or Holmview?
Holmview scores 22/100 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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