Burringbar vs Palmvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burringbar (1020) sits above Palmvale (1014). Palmvale skews owner-occupied (92%), Burringbar runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Burringbar and Palmvale side by side
| Measure | Burringbar | Palmvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $960,000 | – |
| Median unit | $300,960 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $980/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 878 | 95 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1581 mm | 1567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.9°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
- Burringbar edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1014).
Burringbar vs Palmvale: common questions
Does Burringbar or Palmvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burringbar scores 1020 vs 1014 in Palmvale. 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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