Bloomsbury vs Thoopara

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thoopara (975) sits above Bloomsbury (964).

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Bloomsbury and Thoopara side by side

MeasureBloomsburyThoopara
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%73.0%
Renter occupied14.0%27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA964975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population53952
Median age5048
Climate
Annual rainfall1457 mm1455 mm
Mean max, January31.6°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
Thoopara edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 964). Thoopara also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bloomsbury vs Thoopara: common questions

Does Bloomsbury or Thoopara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thoopara scores 975 vs 964 in Bloomsbury. 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.