Highland Valley vs Bugle Ranges
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bugle Ranges (1047) sits above Highland Valley (1033). Highland Valley skews owner-occupied (95%), Bugle Ranges runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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| Measure | Highland Valley | Bugle Ranges |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 384 | 289 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 612 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.4°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
- Bugle Ranges edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1033).
Highland Valley vs Bugle Ranges: common questions
Does Highland Valley or Bugle Ranges have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bugle Ranges scores 1047 vs 1033 in Highland Valley. 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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