Bend Of Islands vs Smiths Gully

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bend Of Islands (1065) sits above Smiths Gully (1044).

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Bend Of Islands and Smiths Gully side by side

MeasureBend Of IslandsSmiths Gully
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%88.0%
Renter occupied9.0%3.0%
Schools
Schools nearby209
Average ICSEA10651044
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population267356
Median age4749
Climate
Annual rainfall757 mm780 mm
Mean max, January27.4°C27.0°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
Bend Of Islands edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1044).

Bend Of Islands vs Smiths Gully: common questions

Does Bend Of Islands or Smiths Gully have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bend Of Islands scores 1065 vs 1044 in Smiths Gully. 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.