Bell vs Dargan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bell (1008) sits above Dargan (934).
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Bell and Dargan side by side
| Measure | Bell | Dargan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 88.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 83 |
| Median age | 41 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 987 mm | 905 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.4°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
- Bell edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 934).
Bell vs Dargan: common questions
Does Bell or Dargan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bell scores 1008 vs 934 in Dargan. 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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