Bolwarrah vs Wallace
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallace (1032) sits above Bolwarrah (1011). Bolwarrah skews owner-occupied (100%), Wallace runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
Buying in Bolwarrah or Wallace?
Selling in Bolwarrah? The free selling guide
Bolwarrah and Wallace side by side
| Measure | Bolwarrah | Wallace |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 227 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 902 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 24.8°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
- Wallace edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1011). Wallace also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bolwarrah vs Wallace: common questions
Does Bolwarrah or Wallace have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallace scores 1032 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Bolwarrah with
Choosing between Bolwarrah and Wallace?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.