Hermitage vs Bothwell
Bothwell 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 Bothwell (901) sits above Hermitage (893).
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Hermitage and Bothwell side by side
| Measure | Hermitage | Bothwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $198/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 893 | 901 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 6 | 499 |
| Median age | 66 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 556 mm | 487 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.9°C | 23.1°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
- Bothwell edges out on average school ICSEA (901 vs 893). Hermitage also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hermitage vs Bothwell: common questions
Does Hermitage or Bothwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bothwell scores 901 vs 893 in Hermitage. 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, Hermitage or Bothwell?
Bothwell 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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