Ellesmere vs Maidenwell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ellesmere (937) sits above Maidenwell (910). Ellesmere skews owner-occupied (89%), Maidenwell runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
Buying in Ellesmere or Maidenwell?
Selling in Ellesmere? The free selling guide
Ellesmere and Maidenwell side by side
| Measure | Ellesmere | Maidenwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 910 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 334 | 227 |
| Median age | 52 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 697 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.5°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
- Ellesmere edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 910).
Ellesmere vs Maidenwell: common questions
Does Ellesmere or Maidenwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ellesmere scores 937 vs 910 in Maidenwell. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Ellesmere with
Choosing between Ellesmere and Maidenwell?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.