Boya vs Koongamia
Koongamia scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boya (985) sits above Koongamia (983). Boya skews owner-occupied (89%), Koongamia runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Boya and Koongamia side by side
| Measure | Boya | Koongamia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $285/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 669 | 985 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 769 mm | 769 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.6°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
- Boya edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 983). Boya also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Boya vs Koongamia: common questions
Does Boya or Koongamia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boya scores 985 vs 983 in Koongamia. 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.
Which is more walkable, Boya or Koongamia?
Koongamia scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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