Bentley vs St James
St James scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bentley (1048) sits above St James (1023). St James skews owner-occupied (51%), Bentley runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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Bentley and St James side by side
| Measure | Bentley | St James |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 31.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 57.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 56 |
| Transit score | 90 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,051 | 4,894 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 712 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
- Bentley edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1023). St James also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bentley vs St James: common questions
Does Bentley or St James have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bentley scores 1048 vs 1023 in St James. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bentley or St James?
St James scores 56/100 on walkability vs 48/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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