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Buffalo River vs Nug Nug

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nug Nug (1026) sits above Buffalo River (1015).

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Buffalo River and Nug Nug side by side

MeasureBuffalo RiverNug Nug
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%78.0%
Renter occupied16.0%56.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA10151026
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population28536
Median age5448
Climate
Annual rainfall973 mm1038 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.5°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
Nug Nug edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1015). Nug Nug also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Buffalo River vs Nug Nug: common questions

Does Buffalo River or Nug Nug have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nug Nug scores 1026 vs 1015 in Buffalo River. 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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