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

MeasureBumbungaSnowtown
Renting
House rent–$325/wk
Unit rent–$150/wk
Owner occupied55.0%77.0%
Renter occupied36.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby139
Average ICSEA982989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population20425
Median age5554
Climate
Annual rainfall382 mm402 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.8°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.