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Bell vs Doctors Gap

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bell (1008) sits above Doctors Gap (942). Bell skews owner-occupied (93%), Doctors Gap runs more rental-dense (44% owner).

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Bell and Doctors Gap side by side

MeasureBellDoctors Gap
Renting
House rent–$480/wk
Owner occupied93.0%44.0%
Schools
Schools nearby26
Average ICSEA1008942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score010
Population4425
Median age4160
Climate
Annual rainfall987 mm831 mm
Mean max, January25.6°C25.8°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 942). Bell also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bell vs Doctors Gap: common questions

Does Bell or Doctors Gap have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bell scores 1008 vs 942 in Doctors Gap. 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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