Bells Bridge vs The Palms
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Palms (966) sits above Bells Bridge (960). The Palms skews owner-occupied (92%), Bells Bridge runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Bells Bridge and The Palms side by side
| Measure | Bells Bridge | The Palms |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 226 | 1,083 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 940 mm | 989 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.2°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
- The Palms edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 960).
Bells Bridge vs The Palms: common questions
Does Bells Bridge or The Palms have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Palms scores 966 vs 960 in Bells Bridge. 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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