Canoona vs Yaamba
Yaamba 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 Canoona (973) sits above Yaamba (952). Yaamba skews owner-occupied (77%), Canoona runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Canoona and Yaamba side by side
| Measure | Canoona | Yaamba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 77.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 90 | 51 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 722 mm | 756 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.8°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
- Canoona edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 952). Canoona also has a higher family-household share (55% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Canoona vs Yaamba: common questions
Does Canoona or Yaamba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Canoona scores 973 vs 952 in Yaamba. 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, Canoona or Yaamba?
Yaamba 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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