Barambah vs Manumbar
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manumbar (916) sits above Barambah (821). Manumbar skews owner-occupied (93%), Barambah runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Barambah and Manumbar side by side
| Measure | Barambah | Manumbar |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 93.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 821 | 916 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 39 | 38 |
| Median age | 59 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 711 mm | 835 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 29.8°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
- Manumbar edges out on average school ICSEA (916 vs 821). Barambah also has a higher family-household share (109% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barambah vs Manumbar: common questions
Does Barambah or Manumbar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manumbar scores 916 vs 821 in Barambah. 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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