Yaamba vs South Yaamba
Yaamba scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Yaamba (966) sits above Yaamba (952). South Yaamba skews owner-occupied (88%), Yaamba runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Yaamba and South Yaamba side by side
| Measure | Yaamba | South Yaamba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 79 |
| Median age | 49 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 32.3°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
- South Yaamba edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 952). South Yaamba also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Yaamba vs South Yaamba: common questions
Does Yaamba or South Yaamba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Yaamba scores 966 vs 952 in Yaamba. 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.
Which is more walkable, Yaamba or South Yaamba?
Yaamba scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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