Bayview vs Parap
Parap scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parap (1001) sits above Bayview (990). Bayview skews owner-occupied (51%), Parap runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
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Bayview and Parap side by side
| Measure | Bayview | Parap |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $945,000 |
| Median unit | – | $365,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 36.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,702 | 2,819 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1737 mm | 1737 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
- Parap edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 990). Bayview also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bayview vs Parap: common questions
Does Bayview or Parap have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parap scores 1001 vs 990 in Bayview. 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, Bayview or Parap?
Parap scores 32/100 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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