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Hester vs Maranup

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hester (1020) sits above Maranup (994). Hester skews owner-occupied (103%), Maranup runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Hester and Maranup side by side

MeasureHesterMaranup
Renting
House rent$300/wk$231/wk
Unit rent$120/wk$271/wk
Owner occupied103.0%68.0%
Renter occupied–16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA1020994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population10160
Median age4255
Climate
Annual rainfall772 mm777 mm
Mean max, January29.5°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
Hester edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 994). Hester also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hester vs Maranup: common questions

Does Hester or Maranup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hester scores 1020 vs 994 in Maranup. 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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