Ooma vs Garema
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garema (943) sits above Ooma (940).
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Ooma and Garema side by side
| Measure | Ooma | Garema |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 84 |
| Median age | 30 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 499 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.0°C | 34.1°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
- Garema edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 940). Ooma also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ooma vs Garema: common questions
Does Ooma or Garema have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garema scores 943 vs 940 in Ooma. 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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