Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bumberrah vs Nicholson.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bumberrah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bumberrah (986) sits above Nicholson (974).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Bumberrah edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 974).

Common questionsBumberrah vs Nicholson

Common questions

Does Bumberrah or Nicholson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bumberrah scores 986 vs 974 in Nicholson. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bumberrah
Metric
Nicholson

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
16.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
40
101
Population
1,322
46
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
18
986
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).