Low Head vs Bell Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bell Bay (910) sits above Low Head (905).
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Low Head and Bell Bay side by side
| Measure | Low Head | Bell Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $277/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 910 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 619 | 5 |
| Median age | 61 | 16 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 672 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.1°C | 21.9°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
- Bell Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 905).
Low Head vs Bell Bay: common questions
Does Low Head or Bell Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bell Bay scores 910 vs 905 in Low Head. 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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