Bulga vs Fordwich
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulga (910) sits above Fordwich (903).
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Bulga and Fordwich side by side
| Measure | Bulga | Fordwich |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | – |
| Median unit | $288,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 66.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 903 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 418 | 90 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 687 mm | 656 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.4°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
- Bulga edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 903). Bulga also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bulga vs Fordwich: common questions
Does Bulga or Fordwich have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulga scores 910 vs 903 in Fordwich. 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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