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Bumbunga vs Lochiel

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bumbunga (982) sits above Lochiel (961). Lochiel skews owner-occupied (71%), Bumbunga runs more rental-dense (55% owner).

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Bumbunga and Lochiel side by side

MeasureBumbungaLochiel
Renting
House rent–$330/wk
Unit rent–$175/wk
Owner occupied55.0%71.0%
Renter occupied36.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby139
Average ICSEA982961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population20104
Median age5550
Climate
Annual rainfall382 mm384 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.2°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
Bumbunga edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 961).

Bumbunga vs Lochiel: common questions

Does Bumbunga or Lochiel have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bumbunga scores 982 vs 961 in Lochiel. 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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