Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Bathurst vs Boro.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boro (999) sits above Lake Bathurst (978).

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

Boro edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 978).

Common questionsLake Bathurst vs Boro

Common questions

Does Lake Bathurst or Boro have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boro scores 999 vs 978 in Lake Bathurst. 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

Lake Bathurst
Metric
Boro

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$277/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$468/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
29.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
218
Population
97
48
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
7
978
Avg ICSEA
999

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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