Upper Wheatvale vs Bony Mountain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bony Mountain (974) sits above Upper Wheatvale (954). Bony Mountain skews owner-occupied (90%), Upper Wheatvale runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Upper Wheatvale and Bony Mountain side by side
| Measure | Upper Wheatvale | Bony Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 91 |
| Median age | 41 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 620 mm | 607 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Bony Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 954). Bony Mountain also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Wheatvale vs Bony Mountain: common questions
Does Upper Wheatvale or Bony Mountain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bony Mountain scores 974 vs 954 in Upper Wheatvale. 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.
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