Bailieston vs Wirrate
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bailieston (973) sits above Wirrate (968). Wirrate skews owner-occupied (100%), Bailieston runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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| Measure | Bailieston | Wirrate |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 120 | 3 |
| Median age | 56 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 532 mm | 531 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°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
- Bailieston edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 968). Wirrate also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bailieston vs Wirrate: common questions
Does Bailieston or Wirrate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bailieston scores 973 vs 968 in Wirrate. 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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