Goolma vs Mebul
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mebul (917) sits above Goolma (897). Goolma skews owner-occupied (106%), Mebul runs more rental-dense (89% owner).
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Goolma and Mebul side by side
| Measure | Goolma | Mebul |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 106.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | 917 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 95 | 61 |
| Median age | 54 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 664 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.1°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
- Mebul edges out on average school ICSEA (917 vs 897). Goolma also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Goolma vs Mebul: common questions
Does Goolma or Mebul have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mebul scores 917 vs 897 in Goolma. 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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