Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rufus vs Pomona.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rufus (962) sits above Pomona (826).

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

Rufus edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 826).

Common questionsRufus vs Pomona

Common questions

Does Rufus or Pomona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rufus scores 962 vs 826 in Pomona. 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

Rufus
Metric
Pomona

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$30/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$145/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
55.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
41
Population
167
47
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
4
962
Avg ICSEA
826

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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