Bend Of Islands vs Yering
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bend Of Islands (1065) sits above Yering (1034). Yering skews owner-occupied (103%), Bend Of Islands runs more rental-dense (92% owner).
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Bend Of Islands and Yering side by side
| Measure | Bend Of Islands | Yering |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 103.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 267 | 138 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 757 mm | 749 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.7°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
- Bend Of Islands edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1034). Yering also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bend Of Islands vs Yering: common questions
Does Bend Of Islands or Yering have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bend Of Islands scores 1065 vs 1034 in Yering. 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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