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Blantyre vs Obum Obum

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Obum Obum (989) sits above Blantyre (981). Blantyre skews owner-occupied (95%), Obum Obum runs more rental-dense (84% owner).

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Blantyre and Obum Obum side by side

MeasureBlantyreObum Obum
Renting
Owner occupied95.0%84.0%
Renter occupied–6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby105
Average ICSEA981989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population54129
Median age5752
Climate
Annual rainfall750 mm749 mm
Mean max, January31.3°C31.6°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
Obum Obum edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 981).

Blantyre vs Obum Obum: common questions

Does Blantyre or Obum Obum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Obum Obum scores 989 vs 981 in Blantyre. 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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