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Melrose vs Booleroo Centre

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Booleroo Centre (992) sits above Melrose (988).

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Melrose and Booleroo Centre side by side

MeasureMelroseBooleroo Centre
Renting
House rent$360/wk$350/wk
Unit rent$180/wk$146/wk
Owner occupied85.0%79.0%
Renter occupied12.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA988992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score105
Population342482
Median age4855
Climate
Annual rainfall474 mm376 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C32.0°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
Booleroo Centre edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 988).

Melrose vs Booleroo Centre: common questions

Does Melrose or Booleroo Centre have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Booleroo Centre scores 992 vs 988 in Melrose. 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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