Bolgart vs Old Plains
Bolgart 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 Old Plains (991) sits above Bolgart (954). Bolgart skews owner-occupied (78%), Old Plains runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Bolgart and Old Plains side by side
| Measure | Bolgart | Old Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $130/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $130/wk | $138/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 128 | 47 |
| Median age | 56 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 400 mm | 464 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.2°C | 33.9°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
- Old Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 954).
Bolgart vs Old Plains: common questions
Does Bolgart or Old Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Plains scores 991 vs 954 in Bolgart. 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, Bolgart or Old Plains?
Bolgart 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.
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