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Bona Vista vs Nilma

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nilma (997) sits above Bona Vista (993). Nilma skews owner-occupied (83%), Bona Vista runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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Bona Vista and Nilma side by side

MeasureBona VistaNilma
Renting
Owner occupied57.0%83.0%
Renter occupied8.0%5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1416
Average ICSEA993997
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population107410
Median age4738
Climate
Annual rainfall942 mm909 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
Nilma edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 993).

Bona Vista vs Nilma: common questions

Does Bona Vista or Nilma have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nilma scores 997 vs 993 in Bona Vista. 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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