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Alectown vs Goonumbla

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goonumbla (939) sits above Alectown (912).

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Alectown and Goonumbla side by side

MeasureAlectownGoonumbla
Renting
House rent$450/wk$450/wk
Unit rent$340/wk$340/wk
Owner occupied75.0%69.0%
Renter occupied22.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby86
Average ICSEA912939
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population15198
Median age4928
Climate
Annual rainfall558 mm548 mm
Mean max, January33.4°C33.6°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
Goonumbla edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 912). Goonumbla also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Alectown vs Goonumbla: common questions

Does Alectown or Goonumbla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goonumbla scores 939 vs 912 in Alectown. 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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