Bylong vs Budden

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Budden (938) sits above Bylong (922). Budden skews owner-occupied (70%), Bylong runs more rental-dense (30% owner).

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Bylong and Budden side by side

MeasureBylongBudden
Renting
Owner occupied30.0%70.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA922938
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1916
Median age5758
Climate
Annual rainfall612 mm633 mm
Mean max, January31.8°C31.2°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
Budden edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 922). Budden also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bylong vs Budden: common questions

Does Bylong or Budden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Budden scores 938 vs 922 in Bylong. 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.