Karumba vs Normanton
Normanton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karumba (765) sits above Normanton (705). Karumba skews owner-occupied (59%), Normanton runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Karumba and Normanton side by side
| Measure | Karumba | Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 25.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 65.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 765 | 705 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 487 | 1,391 |
| Median age | 55 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 895 mm | 878 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.0°C | 34.2°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
- Karumba edges out on average school ICSEA (765 vs 705). Normanton also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Karumba vs Normanton: common questions
Does Karumba or Normanton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karumba scores 765 vs 705 in Normanton. 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.
Which is more walkable, Karumba or Normanton?
Normanton scores 30/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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