Douglas vs Goombungee
Goombungee scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Douglas (1008) sits above Goombungee (978).
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Douglas and Goombungee side by side
| Measure | Douglas | Goombungee |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,066 |
| Median age | – | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 613 mm | 599 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.1°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
- Douglas edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 978).
Douglas vs Goombungee: common questions
Does Douglas or Goombungee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Douglas scores 1008 vs 978 in Goombungee. 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, Douglas or Goombungee?
Goombungee scores 4/100 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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