Buckingham vs Palmer
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buckingham (927) sits above Palmer (925). Palmer skews owner-occupied (78%), Buckingham runs more rental-dense (36% owner).
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Buckingham and Palmer side by side
| Measure | Buckingham | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $138/wk |
| Owner occupied | 36.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 27 | 50 |
| Median age | 49 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 691 mm | 756 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Buckingham edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 925). Buckingham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Buckingham vs Palmer: common questions
Does Buckingham or Palmer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buckingham scores 927 vs 925 in Palmer. 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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