Alma vs Nolba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nolba (952) sits above Alma (932). Alma skews owner-occupied (72%), Nolba runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Alma and Nolba side by side
| Measure | Alma | Nolba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $195/wk | $272/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 116 | 22 |
| Median age | 50 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 399 mm | 324 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 33.6°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
- Nolba edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 932). Nolba also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alma vs Nolba: common questions
Does Alma or Nolba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nolba scores 952 vs 932 in Alma. 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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