Boolambayte vs Mayers Flat

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mayers Flat (975) sits above Boolambayte (941). Boolambayte skews owner-occupied (82%), Mayers Flat runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

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Boolambayte and Mayers Flat side by side

MeasureBoolambayteMayers Flat
Price and market
Median house$586,000–
Median unit$205,920–
Renting
House rent$550/wk$550/wk
Owner occupied82.0%65.0%
Renter occupied–30.0%
Schools
Schools nearby25
Average ICSEA941975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population8550
Median age5358
Climate
Annual rainfall1241 mm1263 mm
Mean max, January27.9°C27.7°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
Mayers Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 941). Boolambayte also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Boolambayte vs Mayers Flat: common questions

Does Boolambayte or Mayers Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mayers Flat scores 975 vs 941 in Boolambayte. 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.