Brooloo vs Melawondi

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brooloo (985) sits above Melawondi (981). Brooloo skews owner-occupied (85%), Melawondi runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Brooloo and Melawondi side by side

MeasureBroolooMelawondi
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%50.0%
Renter occupied10.0%29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby63
Average ICSEA985981
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population36934
Median age5246
Climate
Annual rainfall1112 mm1107 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C30.5°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
Brooloo edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 981). Brooloo also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Brooloo vs Melawondi: common questions

Does Brooloo or Melawondi have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brooloo scores 985 vs 981 in Melawondi. 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.