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Paluma vs Rollingstone

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rollingstone (899) sits above Paluma (877). Paluma skews owner-occupied (97%), Rollingstone runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Paluma and Rollingstone side by side

MeasurePalumaRollingstone
Renting
Owner occupied97.0%77.0%
Renter occupied19.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA877899
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population87133
Median age5847
Climate
Annual rainfall2293 mm1703 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C32.1°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
Rollingstone edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 877).

Paluma vs Rollingstone: common questions

Does Paluma or Rollingstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rollingstone scores 899 vs 877 in Paluma. 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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