Goombargana vs Hopefield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goombargana (991) sits above Hopefield (985). Goombargana skews owner-occupied (88%), Hopefield runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Goombargana and Hopefield side by side
| Measure | Goombargana | Hopefield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $465/wk | $465/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 59 | 95 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 507 mm | 518 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 32.7°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
- Goombargana edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 985). Goombargana also has a higher family-household share (106% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Goombargana vs Hopefield: common questions
Does Goombargana or Hopefield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goombargana scores 991 vs 985 in Hopefield. 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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