Broadwater vs Abbey
Abbey scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Abbey (996) sits above Broadwater (994).
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Broadwater and Abbey side by side
| Measure | Broadwater | Abbey |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,269 | 1,321 |
| Median age | 53 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 724 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.6°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
- Abbey edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 994). Abbey also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Broadwater vs Abbey: common questions
Does Broadwater or Abbey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Abbey scores 996 vs 994 in Broadwater. 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, Broadwater or Abbey?
Abbey scores 14/100 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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