Buchan vs Timbarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Timbarra (974) sits above Buchan (958).
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Buchan and Timbarra side by side
| Measure | Buchan | Timbarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 201 | – |
| Median age | 54 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 768 mm | 854 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 24.5°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
- Timbarra edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 958).
Buchan vs Timbarra: common questions
Does Buchan or Timbarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Timbarra scores 974 vs 958 in Buchan. 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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