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Nolba vs Alma

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nolba (952) sits above Alma (932). Alma skews owner-occupied (72%), Nolba runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Nolba and Alma side by side

MeasureNolbaAlma
Renting
House rent$320/wk$200/wk
Unit rent$272/wk$195/wk
Owner occupied50.0%72.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby52
Average ICSEA952932
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population22116
Median age3450
Climate
Annual rainfall324 mm399 mm
Mean max, January33.6°C32.7°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
Nolba edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 932). Nolba also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Nolba vs Alma: common questions

Does Nolba or Alma have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nolba scores 952 vs 932 in Alma. 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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