Botobolar vs Bara

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bara (942) sits above Botobolar (925).

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Botobolar and Bara side by side

MeasureBotobolarBara
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied97.0%92.0%
Schools
Schools nearby125
Average ICSEA925942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population13119
Median age3751
Climate
Annual rainfall710 mm687 mm
Mean max, January29.6°C30.0°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
Bara edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 925). Botobolar also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 31%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Botobolar vs Bara: common questions

Does Botobolar or Bara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bara scores 942 vs 925 in Botobolar. 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.