Bamboo vs Wonga Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonga Beach (948) sits above Bamboo (944).

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Bamboo and Wonga Beach side by side

MeasureBambooWonga Beach
Renting
Owner occupied76.0%73.0%
Renter occupied10.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby57
Average ICSEA944948
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1391,042
Median age4149
Climate
Annual rainfall2798 mm3147 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C32.4°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
Wonga Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 944). Bamboo also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bamboo vs Wonga Beach: common questions

Does Bamboo or Wonga Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonga Beach scores 948 vs 944 in Bamboo. 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.