Tooloon vs Bourbah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tooloon (800) sits above Bourbah (767). Bourbah skews owner-occupied (100%), Tooloon runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Tooloon and Bourbah side by side
| Measure | Tooloon | Bourbah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 800 | 767 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 34 | 42 |
| Median age | 49 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 482 mm | 480 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.1°C | 34.9°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
- Tooloon edges out on average school ICSEA (800 vs 767). Bourbah also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tooloon vs Bourbah: common questions
Does Tooloon or Bourbah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tooloon scores 800 vs 767 in Bourbah. 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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