Bambaroo vs Helens Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Helens Hill (923) sits above Bambaroo (850). Bambaroo skews owner-occupied (78%), Helens Hill runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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| Measure | Bambaroo | Helens Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 850 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 146 | 118 |
| Median age | 50 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1900 mm | 1745 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.3°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
- Helens Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 850).
Bambaroo vs Helens Hill: common questions
Does Bambaroo or Helens Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Helens Hill scores 923 vs 850 in Bambaroo. 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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