Bells Beach vs Paraparap
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bells Beach (1099) sits above Paraparap (1074). Bells Beach skews owner-occupied (89%), Paraparap runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Bells Beach and Paraparap side by side
| Measure | Bells Beach | Paraparap |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 10 | – |
| Population | 151 | 167 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 574 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.5°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
- Bells Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1074).
Bells Beach vs Paraparap: common questions
Does Bells Beach or Paraparap have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bells Beach scores 1099 vs 1074 in Paraparap. 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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