Upper Kangaroo River vs Budderoo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Budderoo (1035) sits above Upper Kangaroo River (999).
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| Measure | Upper Kangaroo River | Budderoo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 151 | – |
| Median age | 58 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 25.1°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
- Budderoo edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 999).
Upper Kangaroo River vs Budderoo: common questions
Does Upper Kangaroo River or Budderoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Budderoo scores 1035 vs 999 in Upper Kangaroo River. 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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