Wilmington vs Bruce
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wilmington (880) sits above Bruce (877). Wilmington skews owner-occupied (85%), Bruce runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Wilmington and Bruce side by side
| Measure | Wilmington | Bruce |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 880 | 877 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 667 | 17 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 378 mm | 274 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 33.5°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
- Wilmington edges out on average school ICSEA (880 vs 877). Wilmington also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wilmington vs Bruce: common questions
Does Wilmington or Bruce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wilmington scores 880 vs 877 in Bruce. 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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