Bears Lagoon vs Borung
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Borung (967) sits above Bears Lagoon (966). Borung skews owner-occupied (81%), Bears Lagoon runs more rental-dense (17% owner).
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Bears Lagoon and Borung side by side
| Measure | Bears Lagoon | Borung |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 17.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 53 | 59 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 396 mm | 392 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
- Borung edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 966). Bears Lagoon also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bears Lagoon vs Borung: common questions
Does Bears Lagoon or Borung have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Borung scores 967 vs 966 in Bears Lagoon. 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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