Bruthen vs Bumberrah
Bruthen scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bumberrah (986) sits above Bruthen (983).
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Bruthen and Bumberrah side by side
| Measure | Bruthen | Bumberrah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 820 | 101 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 687 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.4°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
- Bumberrah edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 983). Bumberrah also has a higher family-household share (97% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bruthen vs Bumberrah: common questions
Does Bruthen or Bumberrah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bumberrah scores 986 vs 983 in Bruthen. 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, Bruthen or Bumberrah?
Bruthen scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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