Appletree Flat vs Bureen
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bureen (932) sits above Appletree Flat (919). Bureen skews owner-occupied (64%), Appletree Flat runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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Appletree Flat and Bureen side by side
| Measure | Appletree Flat | Bureen |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 70 |
| Median age | 33 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 635 mm | 614 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.5°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
- Bureen edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 919). Bureen also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Appletree Flat vs Bureen: common questions
Does Appletree Flat or Bureen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bureen scores 932 vs 919 in Appletree Flat. 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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