Baw Baw vs Pomeroy
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pomeroy (981) sits above Baw Baw (969). Baw Baw skews owner-occupied (82%), Pomeroy runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Baw Baw and Pomeroy side by side
| Measure | Baw Baw | Pomeroy |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,467,500 | – |
| Median unit | $269,280 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 271 | 94 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 615 mm | 647 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.5°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
- Pomeroy edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 969). Pomeroy also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Baw Baw vs Pomeroy: common questions
Does Baw Baw or Pomeroy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pomeroy scores 981 vs 969 in Baw Baw. 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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