Brucedale vs Downside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Downside (1036) sits above Brucedale (991). Brucedale skews owner-occupied (95%), Downside runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Brucedale and Downside side by side
| Measure | Brucedale | Downside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 184 | 124 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 531 mm | 529 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.9°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
- Downside edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 991). Downside also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brucedale vs Downside: common questions
Does Brucedale or Downside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Downside scores 1036 vs 991 in Brucedale. 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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