Kumbia vs Ellesmere
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kumbia (938) sits above Ellesmere (937). Ellesmere skews owner-occupied (89%), Kumbia runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Kumbia and Ellesmere side by side
| Measure | Kumbia | Ellesmere |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 301 | 334 |
| Median age | 48 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.7°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
- Kumbia edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 937).
Kumbia vs Ellesmere: common questions
Does Kumbia or Ellesmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kumbia scores 938 vs 937 in Ellesmere. 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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