Garnant vs South Yaamba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Yaamba (966) sits above Garnant (959). South Yaamba skews owner-occupied (88%), Garnant runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Garnant and South Yaamba side by side
| Measure | Garnant | South Yaamba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 90 | 79 |
| Median age | 46 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 704 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.3°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
- South Yaamba edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 959). South Yaamba also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Garnant vs South Yaamba: common questions
Does Garnant or South Yaamba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Yaamba scores 966 vs 959 in Garnant. 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.
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