Bobinawarrah vs Markwood
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bobinawarrah (998) sits above Markwood (994). Markwood skews owner-occupied (75%), Bobinawarrah runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Bobinawarrah and Markwood side by side
| Measure | Bobinawarrah | Markwood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 100 | 230 |
| Median age | 51 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 703 mm | 653 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°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
- Bobinawarrah edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 994). Bobinawarrah also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bobinawarrah vs Markwood: common questions
Does Bobinawarrah or Markwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bobinawarrah scores 998 vs 994 in Markwood. 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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