Side by sideSuburb comparison

Timbarra vs Buchan South.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Timbarra (974) sits above Buchan South (955).

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

Timbarra edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 955).

Common questionsTimbarra vs Buchan South

Common questions

Does Timbarra or Buchan South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Timbarra scores 974 vs 955 in Buchan South. 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

Timbarra
Metric
Buchan South

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,876
Population
102
47
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
11
974
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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