Mount Hallen vs Buaraba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Hallen (950) sits above Buaraba (935). Mount Hallen skews owner-occupied (91%), Buaraba runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Hallen | Buaraba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 457 | 170 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 802 mm | 795 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.4°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
- Mount Hallen edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 935).
Mount Hallen vs Buaraba: common questions
Does Mount Hallen or Buaraba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Hallen scores 950 vs 935 in Buaraba. 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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