Black Springs vs Mintaro

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mintaro (989) sits above Black Springs (975).

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Black Springs and Mintaro side by side

MeasureBlack SpringsMintaro
Renting
House rent–$380/wk
Unit rent–$295/wk
Owner occupied71.0%73.0%
Renter occupied18.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby157
Average ICSEA975989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population49218
Median age3552
Climate
Annual rainfall447 mm517 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.2°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
Mintaro edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 975). Black Springs also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Black Springs vs Mintaro: common questions

Does Black Springs or Mintaro have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mintaro scores 989 vs 975 in Black Springs. 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.