Side by sideSuburb comparison

Parma vs Comberton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Parma edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parma (992) sits above Comberton (949). Parma skews owner-occupied (86%), Comberton runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Parma edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 949).

Common questionsParma vs Comberton

Common questions

Does Parma or Comberton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parma scores 992 vs 949 in Comberton. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Parma
Metric
Comberton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$375/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$725/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
167
Population
31
53
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
12
992
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).