Kalapa vs Bushley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalapa (942) sits above Bushley (899). Bushley skews owner-occupied (100%), Kalapa runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Kalapa and Bushley side by side
| Measure | Kalapa | Bushley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 97 | 36 |
| Median age | 48 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 641 mm | 694 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.1°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
- Kalapa edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 899). Bushley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kalapa vs Bushley: common questions
Does Kalapa or Bushley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalapa scores 942 vs 899 in Bushley. 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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