Boonarga vs Chinchilla
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chinchilla (965) sits above Boonarga (945). Boonarga skews owner-occupied (70%), Chinchilla runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Boonarga and Chinchilla side by side
| Measure | Boonarga | Chinchilla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $369,000 |
| Median unit | – | $247,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 37 | 7,068 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 543 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.5°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
- Chinchilla edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 945). Boonarga also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Boonarga vs Chinchilla: common questions
Does Boonarga or Chinchilla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chinchilla scores 965 vs 945 in Boonarga. 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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