Bellingham vs Stony Head
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellingham (931) sits above Stony Head (905).
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Bellingham and Stony Head side by side
| Measure | Bellingham | Stony Head |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $215/wk | $247/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 905 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 78 | – |
| Median age | 58 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.2°C | 21.7°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
- Bellingham edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 905).
Bellingham vs Stony Head: common questions
Does Bellingham or Stony Head have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellingham scores 931 vs 905 in Stony Head. 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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