Shoal Bay vs Holmes
Holmes scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holmes (932) sits above Shoal Bay (918).
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Shoal Bay and Holmes side by side
| Measure | Shoal Bay | Holmes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $130/wk | $306/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1828 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.0°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
- Holmes edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 918).
Shoal Bay vs Holmes: common questions
Does Shoal Bay or Holmes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holmes scores 932 vs 918 in Shoal Bay. 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, Shoal Bay or Holmes?
Holmes scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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