Bluewater vs Saunders Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Saunders Beach (976) sits above Bluewater (972). Bluewater skews owner-occupied (87%), Saunders Beach runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Bluewater and Saunders Beach side by side
| Measure | Bluewater | Saunders Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,085 | 385 |
| Median age | 41 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1386 mm | 1356 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.9°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
- Saunders Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 972). Bluewater also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bluewater vs Saunders Beach: common questions
Does Bluewater or Saunders Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Saunders Beach scores 976 vs 972 in Bluewater. 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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