Five Miles vs Bolto
Bolto scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bolto (971) sits above Five Miles (963). Five Miles skews owner-occupied (138%), Bolto runs more rental-dense (125% owner).
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Five Miles and Bolto side by side
| Measure | Five Miles | Bolto |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 138.0% | 125.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 6 | 14 |
| Median age | 67 | 66 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 289 mm | 299 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.6°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
- Bolto edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 963).
Five Miles vs Bolto: common questions
Does Five Miles or Bolto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bolto scores 971 vs 963 in Five Miles. 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, Five Miles or Bolto?
Bolto scores 2/100 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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