Garra vs Boree

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boree (990) sits above Garra (974). Boree skews owner-occupied (94%), Garra runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Garra and Boree side by side

MeasureGarraBoree
Renting
House rent$475/wk$600/wk
Unit rent–$460/wk
Owner occupied76.0%94.0%
Renter occupied24.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby27
Average ICSEA974990
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population11793
Median age3644
Climate
Annual rainfall666 mm686 mm
Mean max, January31.0°C30.9°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
Boree edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 974). Boree also has a higher family-household share (97% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Garra vs Boree: common questions

Does Garra or Boree have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boree scores 990 vs 974 in Garra. 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.