Portsmith vs Bungalow
Bungalow scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Portsmith (971) sits above Bungalow (964). Portsmith skews owner-occupied (50%), Bungalow runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
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Portsmith and Bungalow side by side
| Measure | Portsmith | Bungalow |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $310/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 59.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 314 | 2,358 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2166 mm | 2166 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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
- Portsmith edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 964).
Portsmith vs Bungalow: common questions
Does Portsmith or Bungalow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Portsmith scores 971 vs 964 in Bungalow. 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, Portsmith or Bungalow?
Bungalow scores 32/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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