Boonara vs Crownthorpe
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boonara (904) sits above Crownthorpe (870). Boonara skews owner-occupied (83%), Crownthorpe runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Boonara and Crownthorpe side by side
| Measure | Boonara | Crownthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 870 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 60 | 45 |
| Median age | 38 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 709 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.4°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
- Boonara edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 870). Crownthorpe also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Boonara vs Crownthorpe: common questions
Does Boonara or Crownthorpe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boonara scores 904 vs 870 in Crownthorpe. 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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