Side by sideSuburb comparison

Boolarra South vs Johnstones Hill.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Boolarra South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boolarra South (969) sits above Johnstones Hill (967).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Boolarra South edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 967).

Common questionsBoolarra South vs Johnstones Hill

Common questions

Does Boolarra South or Johnstones Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boolarra South scores 969 vs 967 in Johnstones Hill. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Boolarra South
Metric
Johnstones Hill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$213/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$213/wk
$2077/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$181/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
147
Population
1,319
53
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
14
969
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).