Parma vs Comberton

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).

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Parma and Comberton side by side

MeasureParmaComberton
Renting
House rent$610/wk$610/wk
Unit rent$470/wk$470/wk
Owner occupied86.0%60.0%
Renter occupied6.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby412
Average ICSEA992949
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population16731
Median age5346
Climate
Annual rainfall929 mm945 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.6°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
Parma edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 949).

Parma 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.

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