Broadwater vs Vasse
Vasse scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vasse (996) sits above Broadwater (994). Vasse skews owner-occupied (83%), Broadwater runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Broadwater and Vasse side by side
| Measure | Broadwater | Vasse |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,269 | 2,853 |
| Median age | 53 | 39 |
| 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
- Vasse edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 994). Vasse also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Broadwater vs Vasse: common questions
Does Broadwater or Vasse have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vasse 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 Vasse?
Vasse scores 6/100 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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