Granton vs Bridgewater
Bridgewater scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Granton (904) sits above Bridgewater (897).
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Granton and Bridgewater side by side
| Measure | Granton | Bridgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $230/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 85 |
| Population | 1,903 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 486 mm | 486 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 23.9°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
- Granton edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 897).
Granton vs Bridgewater: common questions
Does Granton or Bridgewater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Granton scores 904 vs 897 in Bridgewater. 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, Granton or Bridgewater?
Bridgewater scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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