Burrum Heads vs Toogoom
Burrum Heads scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toogoom (967) sits above Burrum Heads (959). Burrum Heads skews owner-occupied (83%), Toogoom runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Burrum Heads and Toogoom side by side
| Measure | Burrum Heads | Toogoom |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $675/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,538 | 2,596 |
| Median age | 64 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 899 mm | 928 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°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
- Toogoom edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 959).
Burrum Heads vs Toogoom: common questions
Does Burrum Heads or Toogoom have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toogoom scores 967 vs 959 in Burrum Heads. 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, Burrum Heads or Toogoom?
Burrum Heads scores 12/100 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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