Ando vs Bukalong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bukalong (945) sits above Ando (943). Bukalong skews owner-occupied (100%), Ando runs more rental-dense (81% owner).

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Ando and Bukalong side by side

MeasureAndoBukalong
Renting
House rent–$380/wk
Owner occupied81.0%100.0%
Schools
Schools nearby73
Average ICSEA943945
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population498
Median age5146
Climate
Annual rainfall636 mm566 mm
Mean max, January25.6°C25.9°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
Bukalong edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 943). Bukalong also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ando vs Bukalong: common questions

Does Ando or Bukalong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bukalong scores 945 vs 943 in Ando. 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.