Windellama vs Lake Bathurst
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Bathurst (978) sits above Windellama (967). Windellama skews owner-occupied (90%), Lake Bathurst runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Windellama and Lake Bathurst side by side
| Measure | Windellama | Lake Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | – |
| Median unit | $269,280 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 417 | 218 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 610 mm | 628 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.9°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
- Lake Bathurst edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 967). Lake Bathurst also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Windellama vs Lake Bathurst: common questions
Does Windellama or Lake Bathurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Bathurst scores 978 vs 967 in Windellama. 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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