Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mafeking vs Willaura.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Willaura edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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.

Common questionsMafeking 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mafeking
Metric
Willaura

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$155/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
20
Population
439
58
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
11
980
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

Annual rainfall
612 mm
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).