Bundanoon vs Mingenew
Mingenew scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mingenew (1029) sits above Bundanoon (969). Mingenew skews owner-occupied (72%), Bundanoon runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Bundanoon and Mingenew side by side
| Measure | Bundanoon | Mingenew |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 19 | 258 |
| Median age | 30 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 382 mm | 354 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.5°C | 35.9°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
- Mingenew edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 969). Mingenew also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bundanoon vs Mingenew: common questions
Does Bundanoon or Mingenew have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mingenew scores 1029 vs 969 in Bundanoon. 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, Bundanoon or Mingenew?
Mingenew scores 8/100 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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