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Paluma vs Bambaroo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paluma (877) sits above Bambaroo (850). Paluma skews owner-occupied (97%), Bambaroo runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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Paluma and Bambaroo side by side

MeasurePalumaBambaroo
Renting
Owner occupied97.0%78.0%
Renter occupied19.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA877850
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population87146
Median age5850
Climate
Annual rainfall2293 mm1900 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C32.3°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
Paluma edges out on average school ICSEA (877 vs 850). Bambaroo also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Paluma vs Bambaroo: common questions

Does Paluma or Bambaroo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paluma scores 877 vs 850 in Bambaroo. 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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