Blue Hills vs Bluewater
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bluewater (972) sits above Blue Hills (971).
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Blue Hills and Bluewater side by side
| Measure | Blue Hills | Bluewater |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,085 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1302 mm | 1386 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 32.0°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
- Bluewater edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 971).
Blue Hills vs Bluewater: common questions
Does Blue Hills or Bluewater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bluewater scores 972 vs 971 in Blue Hills. 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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