Bobbin Head vs North St Ives
North St Ives scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bobbin Head (1134) sits above North St Ives (1130).
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Bobbin Head and North St Ives side by side
| Measure | Bobbin Head | North St Ives |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1280/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $763/wk | $880/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 5 | 85 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1167 mm | 1167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°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
- Bobbin Head edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1130).
Bobbin Head vs North St Ives: common questions
Does Bobbin Head or North St Ives have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bobbin Head scores 1134 vs 1130 in North St Ives. 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, Bobbin Head or North St Ives?
North St Ives 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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