Bumbunga vs Snowtown
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Snowtown (989) sits above Bumbunga (982). Snowtown skews owner-occupied (77%), Bumbunga runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Bumbunga and Snowtown side by side
| Measure | Bumbunga | Snowtown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $325/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 20 | 425 |
| Median age | 55 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 382 mm | 402 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.8°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
- Snowtown edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 982).
Bumbunga vs Snowtown: common questions
Does Bumbunga or Snowtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Snowtown scores 989 vs 982 in Bumbunga. 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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