Beenleigh vs Bahrs Scrub
Beenleigh scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beenleigh (992) sits above Bahrs Scrub (973). Bahrs Scrub skews owner-occupied (59%), Beenleigh runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Beenleigh and Bahrs Scrub side by side
| Measure | Beenleigh | Bahrs Scrub |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $618,500 | – |
| Median unit | $366,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 8,425 | 4,508 |
| Median age | 38 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1053 mm | 961 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.0°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
- Beenleigh edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 973). Bahrs Scrub also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beenleigh vs Bahrs Scrub: common questions
Does Beenleigh or Bahrs Scrub have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beenleigh scores 992 vs 973 in Bahrs Scrub. 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, Beenleigh or Bahrs Scrub?
Beenleigh scores 100/100 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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