Burrum River vs Burgowan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burgowan (964) sits above Burrum River (958). Burrum River skews owner-occupied (84%), Burgowan runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Burrum River and Burgowan side by side
| Measure | Burrum River | Burgowan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 54.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 259 | 56 |
| Median age | 52 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 905 mm | 914 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.0°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
- Burgowan edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 958). Burgowan also has a higher family-household share (115% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burrum River vs Burgowan: common questions
Does Burrum River or Burgowan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burgowan scores 964 vs 958 in Burrum River. 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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