Horn Island vs New Mapoon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horn Island (830) sits above New Mapoon (780).
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| Measure | Horn Island | New Mapoon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 5.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 93.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 830 | 780 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 412 |
| Median age | – | 25 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1734 mm | 1815 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 31.0°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
- Horn Island edges out on average school ICSEA (830 vs 780).
Horn Island vs New Mapoon: common questions
Does Horn Island or New Mapoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horn Island scores 830 vs 780 in New Mapoon. 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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