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
| Measure | Brooloo | Melawondi |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 369 | 34 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1112 mm | 1107 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.5°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.
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