Amaroo vs Borenore
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Borenore (1058) sits above Amaroo (974). Amaroo skews owner-occupied (130%), Borenore runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Amaroo and Borenore side by side
| Measure | Amaroo | Borenore |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $475/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 130.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 476 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 785 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 29.3°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
- Borenore edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 974). Amaroo also has a higher family-household share (120% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Amaroo vs Borenore: common questions
Does Amaroo or Borenore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Borenore scores 1058 vs 974 in Amaroo. 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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