Bohle Plains vs Shaw

Bohle Plains scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shaw (932) sits above Bohle Plains (930).

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Bohle Plains and Shaw side by side

MeasureBohle PlainsShaw
Price and market
Median house$515,000–
Median unit$240,480–
Renting
House rent$650/wk–
Unit rent$350/wk–
Owner occupied56.0%47.0%
Renter occupied43.0%50.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA930932
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score00
Bike score8555
Population3,989760
Median age2828
Climate
Annual rainfall1109 mm1109 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C32.1°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
Shaw edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 930).

Bohle Plains vs Shaw: common questions

Does Bohle Plains or Shaw have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shaw scores 932 vs 930 in Bohle Plains. 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, Bohle Plains or Shaw?

Bohle Plains scores 2/100 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.