Bundaberg West vs Gooburrum
Bundaberg West scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gooburrum (953) sits above Bundaberg West (944). Gooburrum skews owner-occupied (89%), Bundaberg West runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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Bundaberg West and Gooburrum side by side
| Measure | Bundaberg West | Gooburrum |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 62.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 2,596 | 1,518 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 962 mm | 968 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- Gooburrum edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 944). Gooburrum also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bundaberg West vs Gooburrum: common questions
Does Bundaberg West or Gooburrum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gooburrum scores 953 vs 944 in Bundaberg West. 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 West or Gooburrum?
Bundaberg West scores 44/100 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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