Great Bay vs Simpsons Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Simpsons Bay (1017) sits above Great Bay (1002). Simpsons Bay skews owner-occupied (111%), Great Bay runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Great Bay and Simpsons Bay side by side
| Measure | Great Bay | Simpsons Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $273/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 111.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 92 | 49 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 722 mm | 901 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.7°C | 20.4°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
- Simpsons Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1002). Simpsons Bay also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Great Bay vs Simpsons Bay: common questions
Does Great Bay or Simpsons Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Simpsons Bay scores 1017 vs 1002 in Great Bay. 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.
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