Koonda vs Nalinga
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koonda (974) sits above Nalinga (963). Nalinga skews owner-occupied (67%), Koonda runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
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Koonda and Nalinga side by side
| Measure | Koonda | Nalinga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 26 | 22 |
| Median age | 53 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 559 mm | 533 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.5°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
- Koonda edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 963). Nalinga also has a higher family-household share (40% vs 29%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Koonda vs Nalinga: common questions
Does Koonda or Nalinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koonda scores 974 vs 963 in Nalinga. 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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