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Black River vs Mawbanna

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mawbanna (920) sits above Black River (895).

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Black River and Mawbanna side by side

MeasureBlack RiverMawbanna
Renting
House rent$230/wk$230/wk
Unit rent$196/wk$180/wk
Owner occupied–70.0%
Renter occupied–30.0%
Schools
Schools nearby614
Average ICSEA895920
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–84
Median age–41
Climate
Annual rainfall1031 mm1260 mm
Mean max, January21.5°C21.1°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
Mawbanna edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 895).

Black River vs Mawbanna: common questions

Does Black River or Mawbanna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mawbanna scores 920 vs 895 in Black 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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