Bong Bong vs East Bowral
Bong Bong scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Bowral (1050) sits above Bong Bong (1045).
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Bong Bong and East Bowral side by side
| Measure | Bong Bong | East Bowral |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $840/wk | $840/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1050 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 4 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 779 mm | 827 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.6°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
- East Bowral edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1045).
Bong Bong vs East Bowral: common questions
Does Bong Bong or East Bowral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Bowral scores 1050 vs 1045 in Bong Bong. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bong Bong or East Bowral?
Bong Bong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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