Buckaroo vs Hayes Gap
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buckaroo (957) sits above Hayes Gap (942). Hayes Gap skews owner-occupied (120%), Buckaroo runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Buckaroo and Hayes Gap side by side
| Measure | Buckaroo | Hayes Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 120.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 80.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 138 | 22 |
| Median age | 48 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.2°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
- Buckaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 942). Hayes Gap also has a higher family-household share (120% vs 98%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Buckaroo vs Hayes Gap: common questions
Does Buckaroo or Hayes Gap have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buckaroo scores 957 vs 942 in Hayes Gap. 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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