Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bolwarra vs Heathmere.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bolwarra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bolwarra (965) sits above Heathmere (939).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Bolwarra edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 939).

Common questionsBolwarra vs Heathmere

Common questions

Does Bolwarra or Heathmere have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bolwarra scores 965 vs 939 in Heathmere. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bolwarra
Metric
Heathmere

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
99.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
13,344
Population
238
47
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
2
965
Avg ICSEA
939

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).