Girrawheen vs Marangaroo
Girrawheen (median $520,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Marangaroo ($647,000).
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Girrawheen and Marangaroo side by side
| Measure | Girrawheen | Marangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $520,000 | $647,000 |
| Median unit | $420,000 | $462,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,897 | 10,483 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 741 mm | 741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
Girrawheen scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marangaroo (976) sits above Girrawheen (962). Marangaroo skews owner-occupied (78%), Girrawheen runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Girrawheen is the lower entry point at $520,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Marangaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 962). Marangaroo also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Girrawheen vs Marangaroo: common questions
Is Girrawheen or Marangaroo cheaper to buy in?
Girrawheen has the lower median house price at $520,000, roughly 20% below Marangaroo ($647,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Girrawheen or Marangaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marangaroo scores 976 vs 962 in Girrawheen. 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, Girrawheen or Marangaroo?
Girrawheen scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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