Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chewko vs Mareeba.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Chewko edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chewko (1021) sits above Mareeba (947).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Chewko edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 947).

Common questionsChewko vs Mareeba

Common questions

Does Chewko or Mareeba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chewko scores 1021 vs 947 in Mareeba. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Chewko
Metric
Mareeba

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
32.0%
Renter occupied
30.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
213
Population
11,825
51
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
5
1021
Avg ICSEA
947

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).