Side by sideSuburb comparison

Iona vs Bolwarra Heights.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Iona edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Iona (988) sits above Bolwarra Heights (984).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Iona edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 984).

Common questionsIona vs Bolwarra Heights

Common questions

Does Iona or Bolwarra Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Iona scores 988 vs 984 in Bolwarra Heights. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Iona
Metric
Bolwarra Heights

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$427/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$373/wk
$363/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
19,857
Population
3,436
34
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).