Selene vs Wuruma Dam

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selene (969) sits above Wuruma Dam (940). Wuruma Dam skews owner-occupied (67%), Selene runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Selene and Wuruma Dam side by side

MeasureSeleneWuruma Dam
Renting
Owner occupied38.0%67.0%
Schools
Schools nearby56
Average ICSEA969940
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2734
Median age4839
Climate
Annual rainfall635 mm603 mm
Mean max, January32.6°C33.1°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
Selene edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 940). Wuruma Dam also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Selene vs Wuruma Dam: common questions

Does Selene or Wuruma Dam have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selene scores 969 vs 940 in Wuruma Dam. 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.