Bushfield vs Grassmere
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grassmere (1010) sits above Bushfield (1009). Bushfield skews owner-occupied (95%), Grassmere runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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| Measure | Bushfield | Grassmere |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 596 | 385 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 740 mm | 746 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.3°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
- Grassmere edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1009). Bushfield also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bushfield vs Grassmere: common questions
Does Bushfield or Grassmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grassmere scores 1010 vs 1009 in Bushfield. 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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