Downsfield vs Goomboorian

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goomboorian (959) sits above Downsfield (956).

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Downsfield and Goomboorian side by side

MeasureDownsfieldGoomboorian
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%79.0%
Renter occupied22.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2019
Average ICSEA956959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population86566
Median age4751
Climate
Annual rainfall1106 mm1106 mm
Mean max, January30.5°C30.5°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
Goomboorian edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 956). Goomboorian also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Downsfield vs Goomboorian: common questions

Does Downsfield or Goomboorian have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goomboorian scores 959 vs 956 in Downsfield. 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.