Bodallin vs Walgoolan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walgoolan (964) sits above Bodallin (944). Walgoolan skews owner-occupied (76%), Bodallin runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Bodallin and Walgoolan side by side
| Measure | Bodallin | Walgoolan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $125/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $125/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 40 | 64 |
| Median age | 55 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 340 mm | 327 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.5°C | 34.6°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
- Walgoolan edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 944). Walgoolan also has a higher family-household share (105% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bodallin vs Walgoolan: common questions
Does Bodallin or Walgoolan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walgoolan scores 964 vs 944 in Bodallin. 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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