Great Sandy Strait vs Maaroom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Great Sandy Strait (942) sits above Maaroom (939).
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Great Sandy Strait and Maaroom side by side
| Measure | Great Sandy Strait | Maaroom |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 247 |
| Median age | – | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1261 mm | 1157 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.7°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
- Great Sandy Strait edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 939).
Great Sandy Strait vs Maaroom: common questions
Does Great Sandy Strait or Maaroom have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Great Sandy Strait scores 942 vs 939 in Maaroom. 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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