Parham vs Thompson Beach
Thompson Beach skews owner-occupied (93%), Parham runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Parham and Thompson Beach side by side
| Measure | Parham | Thompson Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | $253/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 185 | 219 |
| Median age | 56 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 346 mm | 357 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.2°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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
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