Quamby Bend vs Selbourne
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selbourne (1005) sits above Quamby Bend (960). Selbourne skews owner-occupied (79%), Quamby Bend runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Quamby Bend and Selbourne side by side
| Measure | Quamby Bend | Selbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $290/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 28 | 68 |
| Median age | 35 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 736 mm | 891 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.4°C | 22.7°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
- Selbourne edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 960). Quamby Bend also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Quamby Bend vs Selbourne: common questions
Does Quamby Bend or Selbourne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selbourne scores 1005 vs 960 in Quamby Bend. 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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