Grenfell vs Bimbi
Grenfell scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grenfell (969) sits above Bimbi (958).
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Grenfell and Bimbi side by side
| Measure | Grenfell | Bimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $322,500 | – |
| Median unit | $163,440 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 2,600 | 71 |
| Median age | 54 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 605 mm | 538 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 33.6°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
- Grenfell edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 958). Bimbi also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Grenfell vs Bimbi: common questions
Does Grenfell or Bimbi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grenfell scores 969 vs 958 in Bimbi. 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, Grenfell or Bimbi?
Grenfell scores 70/100 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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