Boro vs Lake Bathurst
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boro (999) sits above Lake Bathurst (978).
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Boro and Lake Bathurst side by side
| Measure | Boro | Lake Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $483/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 97 | 218 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 638 mm | 628 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.9°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
- Boro edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 978).
Boro vs Lake Bathurst: common questions
Does Boro or Lake Bathurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boro scores 999 vs 978 in Lake Bathurst. 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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