Side by sideSuburb comparison

Garoo vs Loomberah.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Loomberah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Loomberah (923) sits above Garoo (914). Loomberah skews owner-occupied (79%), Garoo runs more rental-dense (59% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Loomberah edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 914).

Common questionsGaroo vs Loomberah

Common questions

Does Garoo or Loomberah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Loomberah scores 923 vs 914 in Garoo. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Garoo
Metric
Loomberah

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$266/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
59.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
93
Population
552
40
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
914
Avg ICSEA
923

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).