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
| Measure | Parma | Comberton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 167 | 31 |
| Median age | 53 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 929 mm | 945 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.6°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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