Broomehill vs Bobalong
Broomehill scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bobalong (932) sits above Broomehill (917).
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Broomehill and Bobalong side by side
| Measure | Broomehill | Bobalong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $170/wk | $164/wk |
| Unit rent | $145/wk | $185/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 93.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 493 | 45 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 406 mm | 395 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.0°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
- Bobalong edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 917).
Broomehill vs Bobalong: common questions
Does Broomehill or Bobalong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bobalong scores 932 vs 917 in Broomehill. 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, Broomehill or Bobalong?
Broomehill scores 2/100 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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