Bukalong vs Ando
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bukalong (945) sits above Ando (943). Bukalong skews owner-occupied (100%), Ando runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Bukalong and Ando side by side
| Measure | Bukalong | Ando |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 81.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 8 | 49 |
| Median age | 46 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 566 mm | 636 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.6°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
- Bukalong edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 943). Bukalong also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bukalong vs Ando: common questions
Does Bukalong or Ando have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bukalong scores 945 vs 943 in Ando. 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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