Bundaberg East vs Rubyanna
Bundaberg East scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rubyanna (962) sits above Bundaberg East (954). Rubyanna skews owner-occupied (77%), Bundaberg East runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Bundaberg East and Rubyanna side by side
| Measure | Bundaberg East | Rubyanna |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 54 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 2,839 | 257 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 962 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.6°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
- Rubyanna edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 954). Rubyanna also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bundaberg East vs Rubyanna: common questions
Does Bundaberg East or Rubyanna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rubyanna scores 962 vs 954 in Bundaberg East. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bundaberg East or Rubyanna?
Bundaberg East scores 54/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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