Snowtown vs Bumbunga
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Snowtown (989) sits above Bumbunga (982). Snowtown skews owner-occupied (77%), Bumbunga runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Snowtown and Bumbunga side by side
| Measure | Snowtown | Bumbunga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $325/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 425 | 20 |
| Median age | 54 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 402 mm | 382 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.6°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
- Snowtown edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 982).
Snowtown vs Bumbunga: common questions
Does Snowtown or Bumbunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Snowtown scores 989 vs 982 in Bumbunga. 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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