Bulwer vs Bellara
Bellara scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulwer (987) sits above Bellara (969). Bellara skews owner-occupied (64%), Bulwer runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Bulwer and Bellara side by side
| Measure | Bulwer | Bellara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $335/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 46.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 69.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 59 | 3,278 |
| Median age | 53 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1137 mm | 1253 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.3°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
- Bulwer edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 969). Bulwer also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bulwer vs Bellara: common questions
Does Bulwer or Bellara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulwer scores 987 vs 969 in Bellara. 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, Bulwer or Bellara?
Bellara scores 34/100 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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