Bolto vs Ponde
Bolto 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 Bolto (971) sits above Ponde (963). Bolto skews owner-occupied (125%), Ponde runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Bolto and Ponde side by side
| Measure | Bolto | Ponde |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 125.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 14 | 59 |
| Median age | 66 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 299 mm | 316 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.4°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
- Bolto edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 963). Bolto also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bolto vs Ponde: common questions
Does Bolto or Ponde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bolto scores 971 vs 963 in Ponde. 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, Bolto or Ponde?
Bolto 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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