Boorga vs Nericon

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boorga (945) sits above Nericon (940). Boorga skews owner-occupied (133%), Nericon runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Boorga and Nericon side by side

MeasureBoorgaNericon
Renting
House rent$390/wk$525/wk
Unit rent–$360/wk
Owner occupied133.0%77.0%
Renter occupied–17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2017
Average ICSEA945940
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population27278
Median age4439
Climate
Annual rainfall383 mm381 mm
Mean max, January34.0°C34.0°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
Boorga edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 940). Boorga also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Boorga vs Nericon: common questions

Does Boorga or Nericon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boorga scores 945 vs 940 in Nericon. 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.