George Town vs Bell Bay
George Town scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bell Bay (910) sits above George Town (905).
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George Town and Bell Bay side by side
| Measure | George Town | Bell Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $430,000 | – |
| Median unit | $465,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | $277/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 910 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 4,536 | 5 |
| Median age | 45 | 16 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 722 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.9°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
- Bell Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 905).
George Town vs Bell Bay: common questions
Does George Town or Bell Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bell Bay scores 910 vs 905 in George Town. 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, George Town or Bell Bay?
George Town scores 18/100 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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