Parkesbourne vs Pomeroy
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pomeroy (981) sits above Parkesbourne (973). Parkesbourne skews owner-occupied (91%), Pomeroy runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Parkesbourne and Pomeroy side by side
| Measure | Parkesbourne | Pomeroy |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 152 | 94 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 630 mm | 647 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°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
- Pomeroy edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 973). Pomeroy also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Parkesbourne vs Pomeroy: common questions
Does Parkesbourne or Pomeroy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pomeroy scores 981 vs 973 in Parkesbourne. 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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