Dismal Swamp vs Mingbool
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dismal Swamp (957) sits above Mingbool (951). Mingbool skews owner-occupied (83%), Dismal Swamp runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Dismal Swamp and Mingbool side by side
| Measure | Dismal Swamp | Mingbool |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $263/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 63 | 123 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 738 mm | 711 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 26.1°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
- Dismal Swamp edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 951). Mingbool also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dismal Swamp vs Mingbool: common questions
Does Dismal Swamp or Mingbool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dismal Swamp scores 957 vs 951 in Mingbool. 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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