Horn vs New Mapoon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horn (830) sits above New Mapoon (780). Horn skews owner-occupied (20%), New Mapoon runs more rental-dense (5% owner).
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Horn and New Mapoon side by side
| Measure | Horn | New Mapoon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 20.0% | 5.0% |
| Renter occupied | 70.0% | 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 | 533 | 412 |
| Median age | 28 | 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (830 vs 780). New Mapoon also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Horn vs New Mapoon: common questions
Does Horn or New Mapoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horn 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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