Kuranda vs Mona Mona
Kuranda scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kuranda (1008) sits above Mona Mona (961).
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Kuranda and Mona Mona side by side
| Measure | Kuranda | Mona Mona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,273 | 29 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2253 mm | 1590 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- Kuranda edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 961). Mona Mona also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kuranda vs Mona Mona: common questions
Does Kuranda or Mona Mona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kuranda scores 1008 vs 961 in Mona Mona. 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.
Which is more walkable, Kuranda or Mona Mona?
Kuranda scores 40/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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