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Calomba vs Parham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calomba (980) sits above Parham (975). Calomba skews owner-occupied (93%), Parham runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Calomba and Parham side by side

MeasureCalombaParham
Renting
House rent–$490/wk
Unit rent–$220/wk
Owner occupied93.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2010
Average ICSEA980975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population46185
Median age3856
Climate
Annual rainfall372 mm346 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.3°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
Calomba edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 975). Calomba also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Calomba vs Parham: common questions

Does Calomba or Parham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calomba scores 980 vs 975 in Parham. 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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