Clarkson vs Mindarie
Mindarie scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mindarie (1006) sits above Clarkson (1001). Mindarie skews owner-occupied (84%), Clarkson runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Clarkson and Mindarie side by side
| Measure | Clarkson | Mindarie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $610,000 | – |
| Median unit | $420,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,904 | 7,867 |
| Median age | 34 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 690 mm | 667 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.4°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
- Mindarie edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 1001). Mindarie also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clarkson vs Mindarie: common questions
Does Clarkson or Mindarie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mindarie scores 1006 vs 1001 in Clarkson. 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, Clarkson or Mindarie?
Mindarie scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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