Boonooroo vs Maaroom

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boonooroo (949) sits above Maaroom (939). Boonooroo skews owner-occupied (86%), Maaroom runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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Boonooroo and Maaroom side by side

MeasureBoonoorooMaaroom
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%75.0%
Renter occupied12.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby206
Average ICSEA949939
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population371247
Median age6365
Climate
Annual rainfall1218 mm1157 mm
Mean max, January30.5°C30.7°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
Boonooroo edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 939).

Boonooroo vs Maaroom: common questions

Does Boonooroo or Maaroom have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boonooroo scores 949 vs 939 in Maaroom. 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.