Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lytton vs Bulwer Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulwer Island (1047) sits above Lytton (1038).

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

Bulwer Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1038).

Common questionsLytton vs Bulwer Island

Common questions

Does Lytton or Bulwer Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulwer Island scores 1047 vs 1038 in Lytton. 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

Lytton
Metric
Bulwer Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$410/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
3
Population
373
51
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1038
Avg ICSEA
1047

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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