Buckenderra vs Nimmo
Buckenderra scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nimmo (1005) sits above Buckenderra (1000). Buckenderra skews owner-occupied (73%), Nimmo runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Buckenderra and Nimmo side by side
| Measure | Buckenderra | Nimmo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 24 |
| Median age | 70 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 746 mm | 836 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 24.2°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
- Nimmo edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1000). Buckenderra also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Buckenderra vs Nimmo: common questions
Does Buckenderra or Nimmo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nimmo scores 1005 vs 1000 in Buckenderra. 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, Buckenderra or Nimmo?
Buckenderra scores 2/100 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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