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Bushells Ridge vs Kiar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kiar (949) sits above Bushells Ridge (943).

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Bushells Ridge and Kiar side by side

MeasureBushells RidgeKiar
Renting
House rent$700/wk$700/wk
Unit rent$480/wk$480/wk
Owner occupied–91.0%
Renter occupied100.0%27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA943949
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population825
Median age6050
Climate
Annual rainfall1154 mm1154 mm
Mean max, January27.8°C27.8°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
Kiar edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 943). Bushells Ridge also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bushells Ridge vs Kiar: common questions

Does Bushells Ridge or Kiar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kiar scores 949 vs 943 in Bushells Ridge. 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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