Wonga Beach vs Bamboo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonga Beach (948) sits above Bamboo (944).

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Wonga Beach and Bamboo side by side

MeasureWonga BeachBamboo
Renting
Owner occupied73.0%76.0%
Renter occupied22.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA948944
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,042139
Median age4941
Climate
Annual rainfall3147 mm2798 mm
Mean max, January32.4°C32.5°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
Wonga Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 944). Bamboo also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Wonga Beach vs Bamboo: common questions

Does Wonga Beach or Bamboo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonga Beach scores 948 vs 944 in Bamboo. 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.