Side by sideSuburb comparison

Selbourne vs Quamby Bend.

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

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).

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

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.

Common questionsSelbourne vs Quamby Bend

Common questions

Does Selbourne or Quamby Bend 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.

The numbers behind the take

Selbourne
Metric
Quamby Bend

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
50.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
68
Population
28
47
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
7
1005
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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