Comaum vs Joanna
Joanna scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Joanna (982) sits above Comaum (980). Joanna skews owner-occupied (78%), Comaum runs more rental-dense (23% owner).
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Comaum and Joanna side by side
| Measure | Comaum | Joanna |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $290/wk |
| Owner occupied | 23.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | 106 |
| Median age | 41 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 586 mm | 545 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.6°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
- Joanna edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980). Comaum also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Comaum vs Joanna: common questions
Does Comaum or Joanna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Joanna scores 982 vs 980 in Comaum. 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, Comaum or Joanna?
Joanna scores 2/100 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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