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Bolwarrah vs Barkstead

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barkstead (1021) sits above Bolwarrah (1011).

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Bolwarrah and Barkstead side by side

MeasureBolwarrahBarkstead
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%94.0%
Renter occupied24.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10111021
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4841
Median age4454
Climate
Annual rainfall902 mm896 mm
Mean max, January24.6°C24.5°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
Barkstead edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1011). Barkstead also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bolwarrah vs Barkstead: common questions

Does Bolwarrah or Barkstead have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barkstead scores 1021 vs 1011 in Bolwarrah. 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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