Mafeking vs Willaura
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willaura (989) sits above Mafeking (980). Mafeking skews owner-occupied (86%), Willaura runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Mafeking and Willaura side by side
| Measure | Mafeking | Willaura |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 20 | 439 |
| Median age | 58 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 566 mm | 508 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.4°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
- Willaura edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 980). Mafeking also has a higher family-household share (129% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mafeking vs Willaura: common questions
Does Mafeking or Willaura have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willaura scores 989 vs 980 in Mafeking. 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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