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Buckingham vs Carew

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carew (968) sits above Buckingham (965). Carew skews owner-occupied (100%), Buckingham runs more rental-dense (21% owner).

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Buckingham and Carew side by side

MeasureBuckinghamCarew
Renting
Owner occupied21.0%100.0%
Renter occupied29.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA965968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4032
Median age3639
Climate
Annual rainfall450 mm462 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C29.9°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
Carew edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 965). Carew also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Buckingham vs Carew: common questions

Does Buckingham or Carew have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carew scores 968 vs 965 in Buckingham. 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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