Bothwell vs Lower Marshes
Bothwell scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Marshes (904) sits above Bothwell (901). Lower Marshes skews owner-occupied (100%), Bothwell runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Bothwell and Lower Marshes side by side
| Measure | Bothwell | Lower Marshes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $198/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 901 | 904 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 499 | 30 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 507 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.1°C | 22.9°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
- Lower Marshes edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 901).
Bothwell vs Lower Marshes: common questions
Does Bothwell or Lower Marshes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Marshes scores 904 vs 901 in Bothwell. 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, Bothwell or Lower Marshes?
Bothwell scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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