Ebbw Vale vs North Booval
Ebbw Vale scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Booval (977) sits above Ebbw Vale (952). Ebbw Vale skews owner-occupied (71%), North Booval runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Ebbw Vale and North Booval side by side
| Measure | Ebbw Vale | North Booval |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 90 | 80 |
| Population | 540 | 3,041 |
| Median age | 43 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 804 mm | 804 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°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
- North Booval edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 952).
Ebbw Vale vs North Booval: common questions
Does Ebbw Vale or North Booval have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Booval scores 977 vs 952 in Ebbw Vale. 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, Ebbw Vale or North Booval?
Ebbw Vale scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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