Bona Vista vs Darnum

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bona Vista (993) sits above Darnum (992). Darnum skews owner-occupied (90%), Bona Vista runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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Bona Vista and Darnum side by side

MeasureBona VistaDarnum
Renting
Owner occupied57.0%90.0%
Renter occupied8.0%6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1413
Average ICSEA993992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population107759
Median age4741
Climate
Annual rainfall942 mm919 mm
Mean max, January25.6°C25.9°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
Bona Vista edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 992).

Bona Vista vs Darnum: common questions

Does Bona Vista or Darnum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bona Vista scores 993 vs 992 in Darnum. 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.