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Wallace vs Bolwarrah

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallace (1032) sits above Bolwarrah (1011). Bolwarrah skews owner-occupied (100%), Wallace runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

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Wallace and Bolwarrah side by side

MeasureWallaceBolwarrah
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%100.0%
Renter occupied16.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby520
Average ICSEA10321011
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population22748
Median age4244
Climate
Annual rainfall820 mm902 mm
Mean max, January24.8°C24.6°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
Wallace edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1011). Wallace also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Wallace vs Bolwarrah: common questions

Does Wallace or Bolwarrah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallace scores 1032 vs 1011 in Bolwarrah. 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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