Mittagong vs Bong Bong
Bong Bong scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bong Bong (1045) sits above Mittagong (1043).
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Mittagong and Bong Bong side by side
| Measure | Mittagong | Bong Bong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,000 | – |
| Median unit | $684,750 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $840/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 92 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 50 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 6,090 | – |
| Median age | 49 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 852 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
- Bong Bong edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1043).
Mittagong vs Bong Bong: common questions
Does Mittagong or Bong Bong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bong Bong scores 1045 vs 1043 in Mittagong. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mittagong or Bong Bong?
Bong Bong scores 100/100 on walkability vs 92/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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