Boatswain Point vs Robe

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Robe (985) sits above Boatswain Point (978).

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Boatswain Point and Robe side by side

MeasureBoatswain PointRobe
Renting
House rent–$440/wk
Unit rent–$240/wk
Owner occupied73.0%73.0%
Renter occupied14.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA978985
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population461,252
Median age5154
Climate
Annual rainfall577 mm615 mm
Mean max, January24.1°C23.8°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
Robe edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 978). Robe also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Boatswain Point vs Robe: common questions

Does Boatswain Point or Robe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Robe scores 985 vs 978 in Boatswain Point. 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.