Hester Brook vs Maranup

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maranup (994) sits above Hester Brook (993).

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Hester Brook and Maranup side by side

MeasureHester BrookMaranup
Renting
House rent$300/wk$231/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$271/wk
Owner occupied77.0%68.0%
Renter occupied12.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA993994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population12760
Median age4155
Climate
Annual rainfall776 mm777 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C29.8°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
Maranup edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 993). Hester Brook also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hester Brook vs Maranup: common questions

Does Hester Brook or Maranup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maranup scores 994 vs 993 in Hester Brook. 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.