Side by sideSuburb comparison

Boambolo vs Marchmont.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Boambolo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boambolo (1013) sits above Marchmont (1003). Marchmont skews owner-occupied (96%), Boambolo runs more rental-dense (48% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Boambolo edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1003). Marchmont also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBoambolo vs Marchmont

Common questions

Does Boambolo or Marchmont have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boambolo scores 1013 vs 1003 in Marchmont. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Boambolo
Metric
Marchmont

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
96.0%
28.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
79
Population
285
36
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
1013
Avg ICSEA
1003

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).