Duaringa vs Goowarra
Duaringa scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duaringa (914) sits above Goowarra (907). Goowarra skews owner-occupied (63%), Duaringa runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Duaringa and Goowarra side by side
| Measure | Duaringa | Goowarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 907 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 262 | 27 |
| Median age | 45 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 586 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.0°C | 34.1°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
- Duaringa edges out on average school ICSEA (914 vs 907).
Duaringa vs Goowarra: common questions
Does Duaringa or Goowarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duaringa scores 914 vs 907 in Goowarra. 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, Duaringa or Goowarra?
Duaringa scores 14/100 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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