Bow Bridge vs Walpole
Walpole scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bow Bridge (1038) sits above Walpole (999). Bow Bridge skews owner-occupied (87%), Walpole runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Bow Bridge and Walpole side by side
| Measure | Bow Bridge | Walpole |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $210/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $221/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 75 | 429 |
| Median age | 49 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1009 mm | 1228 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 24.8°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
- Bow Bridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 999).
Bow Bridge vs Walpole: common questions
Does Bow Bridge or Walpole have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bow Bridge scores 1038 vs 999 in Walpole. 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, Bow Bridge or Walpole?
Walpole scores 12/100 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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