Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mailer Flat vs Southern Cross.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mailer Flat (1007) sits above Southern Cross (988).

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

Mailer Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 988).

Common questionsMailer Flat vs Southern Cross

Common questions

Does Mailer Flat or Southern Cross have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mailer Flat scores 1007 vs 988 in Southern Cross. 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

Mailer Flat
Metric
Southern Cross

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$263/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$224/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
490
Population
1,423
35
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
8
1007
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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