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Round Swamp vs Running Stream

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Round Swamp (919) sits above Running Stream (911). Round Swamp skews owner-occupied (100%), Running Stream runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

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Round Swamp and Running Stream side by side

MeasureRound SwampRunning Stream
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$450/wk
Owner occupied100.0%65.0%
Renter occupied–7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1211
Average ICSEA919911
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population11120
Median age6361
Climate
Annual rainfall720 mm794 mm
Mean max, January27.8°C26.3°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
Round Swamp edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 911).

Round Swamp vs Running Stream: common questions

Does Round Swamp or Running Stream have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Round Swamp scores 919 vs 911 in Running Stream. 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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