Stanwell vs Bushley
Stanwell scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bushley (899) sits above Stanwell (896). Bushley skews owner-occupied (100%), Stanwell runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Stanwell and Bushley side by side
| Measure | Stanwell | Bushley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 896 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 301 | 36 |
| Median age | 41 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 656 mm | 694 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.1°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
- Bushley edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 896). Bushley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Stanwell vs Bushley: common questions
Does Stanwell or Bushley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bushley scores 899 vs 896 in Stanwell. 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, Stanwell or Bushley?
Stanwell scores 4/100 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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