Elgin vs Boyanup
Boyanup scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boyanup (1018) sits above Elgin (1015). Boyanup skews owner-occupied (84%), Elgin runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Elgin and Boyanup side by side
| Measure | Elgin | Boyanup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $325/wk | $325/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 133 | 1,304 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 750 mm | 825 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.5°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
- Boyanup edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1015).
Elgin vs Boyanup: common questions
Does Elgin or Boyanup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boyanup scores 1018 vs 1015 in Elgin. 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, Elgin or Boyanup?
Boyanup scores 12/100 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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