Bray vs Boatswain Point
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bray (987) sits above Boatswain Point (978). Boatswain Point skews owner-occupied (73%), Bray runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Bray and Boatswain Point side by side
| Measure | Bray | Boatswain Point |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 46 |
| Median age | 47 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 636 mm | 577 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.1°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
- Bray edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 978). Bray also has a higher family-household share (55% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bray vs Boatswain Point: common questions
Does Bray or Boatswain Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bray scores 987 vs 978 in Boatswain Point. 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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