Garbutt vs Currajong
Currajong scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Currajong (936) sits above Garbutt (926). Currajong skews owner-occupied (63%), Garbutt runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Garbutt and Currajong side by side
| Measure | Garbutt | Currajong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 41.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,309 | 2,490 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1113 mm | 1086 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
- Currajong edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 926). Currajong also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Garbutt vs Currajong: common questions
Does Garbutt or Currajong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Currajong scores 936 vs 926 in Garbutt. 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, Garbutt or Currajong?
Currajong scores 38/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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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