Mingenew vs Bundanoon
Mingenew scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mingenew (1029) sits above Bundanoon (969). Mingenew skews owner-occupied (72%), Bundanoon runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Mingenew and Bundanoon side by side
| Measure | Mingenew | Bundanoon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $128/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 258 | 19 |
| Median age | 56 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 354 mm | 382 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.9°C | 35.5°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
- Mingenew edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 969). Mingenew also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mingenew vs Bundanoon: common questions
Does Mingenew or Bundanoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mingenew scores 1029 vs 969 in Bundanoon. 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, Mingenew or Bundanoon?
Mingenew scores 8/100 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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