Bouvard vs Birchmont
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birchmont (973) sits above Bouvard (972). Birchmont skews owner-occupied (100%), Bouvard runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Bouvard and Birchmont side by side
| Measure | Bouvard | Birchmont |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $279/wk |
| Unit rent | $280/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 910 | 86 |
| Median age | 56 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 717 mm | 721 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.8°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
- Birchmont edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 972). Birchmont also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bouvard vs Birchmont: common questions
Does Bouvard or Birchmont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birchmont scores 973 vs 972 in Bouvard. 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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