Blue Haven vs Bushells Ridge
Blue Haven scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blue Haven (954) sits above Bushells Ridge (943).
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| Measure | Blue Haven | Bushells Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $807,500 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 6,563 | 8 |
| Median age | 33 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1153 mm | 1154 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.8°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
- Blue Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 943). Bushells Ridge also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blue Haven vs Bushells Ridge: common questions
Does Blue Haven or Bushells Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blue Haven scores 954 vs 943 in Bushells Ridge. 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, Blue Haven or Bushells Ridge?
Blue Haven scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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