Allendale North vs Buchanan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buchanan (984) sits above Allendale North (980). Allendale North skews owner-occupied (96%), Buchanan runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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| Measure | Allendale North | Buchanan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 162 | 51 |
| Median age | 44 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 490 mm | 436 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.0°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
- Buchanan edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 980).
Allendale North vs Buchanan: common questions
Does Allendale North or Buchanan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buchanan scores 984 vs 980 in Allendale North. 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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