Bellbowrie vs Westlake

Westlake scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westlake (1094) sits above Bellbowrie (1021).

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Bellbowrie and Westlake side by side

MeasureBellbowrieWestlake
Price and market
Median house–$1,245,000
Median unit–$316,800
Renting
House rent$720/wk–
Unit rent$440/wk–
Owner occupied85.0%88.0%
Renter occupied13.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10211094
Lifestyle and people
Walk score3236
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population5,4954,547
Median age4243
Climate
Annual rainfall903 mm903 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C30.9°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
Westlake edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1021).

Bellbowrie vs Westlake: common questions

Does Bellbowrie or Westlake have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westlake scores 1094 vs 1021 in Bellbowrie. 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, Bellbowrie or Westlake?

Westlake scores 36/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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.