Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bathurst Island vs Nguiu.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bathurst Island edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bathurst Island (661) sits above Nguiu (660).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Bathurst Island edges out on average school ICSEA (661 vs 660).

Common questionsBathurst Island vs Nguiu

Common questions

Does Bathurst Island or Nguiu have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bathurst Island scores 661 vs 660 in Nguiu. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bathurst Island
Metric
Nguiu

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$80/wk
$68/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
2
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
25,304
Population
25,304
30
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
661
Avg ICSEA
660

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).