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Birchs Bay vs Apollo Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birchs Bay (1030) sits above Apollo Bay (1029).

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Birchs Bay and Apollo Bay side by side

MeasureBirchs BayApollo Bay
Renting
House rent$350/wk$273/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$232/wk
Owner occupied102.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby214
Average ICSEA10301029
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population116–
Median age56–
Climate
Annual rainfall987 mm729 mm
Mean max, January19.9°C21.3°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
Birchs Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1029).

Birchs Bay vs Apollo Bay: common questions

Does Birchs Bay or Apollo Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birchs Bay scores 1030 vs 1029 in Apollo Bay. 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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