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Thompson Beach vs Calomba

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calomba (980) sits above Thompson Beach (975).

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Thompson Beach and Calomba side by side

MeasureThompson BeachCalomba
Renting
House rent$470/wk–
Unit rent$253/wk–
Owner occupied93.0%93.0%
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1520
Average ICSEA975980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population21946
Median age5238
Climate
Annual rainfall357 mm372 mm
Mean max, January30.2°C30.7°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
Calomba edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 975). Calomba also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Thompson Beach vs Calomba: common questions

Does Thompson Beach or Calomba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calomba scores 980 vs 975 in Thompson Beach. 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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