Birtinya vs Bokarina
Birtinya scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birtinya (1045) sits above Bokarina (1044). Bokarina skews owner-occupied (72%), Birtinya runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Birtinya and Bokarina side by side
| Measure | Birtinya | Bokarina |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $920/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $720/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,378 | 1,935 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1557 mm | 1518 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.1°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
- Birtinya edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1044). Bokarina also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Birtinya vs Bokarina: common questions
Does Birtinya or Bokarina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birtinya scores 1045 vs 1044 in Bokarina. 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, Birtinya or Bokarina?
Birtinya scores 100/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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