Namban vs Boothendarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boothendarra (1000) sits above Namban (942). Boothendarra skews owner-occupied (114%), Namban runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Namban and Boothendarra side by side
| Measure | Namban | Boothendarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $213/wk | $170/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 114.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 35 | 31 |
| Median age | 51 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 371 mm | 417 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.9°C | 34.5°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
- Boothendarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 942). Namban also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Namban vs Boothendarra: common questions
Does Namban or Boothendarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boothendarra scores 1000 vs 942 in Namban. 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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