Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blowhard vs Miners Rest.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Blowhard edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blowhard (1003) sits above Miners Rest (995). Miners Rest skews owner-occupied (82%), Blowhard runs more rental-dense (58% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Blowhard edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 995). Miners Rest also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBlowhard vs Miners Rest

Common questions

Does Blowhard or Miners Rest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blowhard scores 1003 vs 995 in Miners Rest. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Blowhard
Metric
Miners Rest

Price & Market

Median house
$587,500
Median unit
$253,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$322/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$322/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
58.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
82
Population
3,829
56
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
17
1003
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).