Bolwarrah vs Bunding
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunding (1026) sits above Bolwarrah (1011). Bolwarrah skews owner-occupied (100%), Bunding runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Bolwarrah and Bunding side by side
| Measure | Bolwarrah | Bunding |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 61 |
| Median age | 44 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 902 mm | 767 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 25.1°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
- Bunding edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1011). Bunding also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bolwarrah vs Bunding: common questions
Does Bolwarrah or Bunding have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunding scores 1026 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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