Koonya vs Nubeena
Nubeena scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nubeena (997) sits above Koonya (940). Koonya skews owner-occupied (88%), Nubeena runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Koonya and Nubeena side by side
| Measure | Koonya | Nubeena |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $115/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $115/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 138 | 576 |
| Median age | 61 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 978 mm | 807 mm |
| Mean max, January | 19.1°C | 20.3°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
- Nubeena edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 940).
Koonya vs Nubeena: common questions
Does Koonya or Nubeena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nubeena scores 997 vs 940 in Koonya. 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, Koonya or Nubeena?
Nubeena scores 10/100 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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