Bayview vs The Narrows
The Narrows scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Narrows (1001) sits above Bayview (990). Bayview skews owner-occupied (51%), The Narrows runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Bayview and The Narrows side by side
| Measure | Bayview | The Narrows |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 58.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,702 | 632 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| 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
- The Narrows edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 990). Bayview also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bayview vs The Narrows: common questions
Does Bayview or The Narrows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Narrows 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 The Narrows?
The Narrows scores 28/100 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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