Mangana vs Upper Esk
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mangana (922) sits above Upper Esk (897).
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Mangana and Upper Esk side by side
| Measure | Mangana | Upper Esk |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $173/wk | $173/wk |
| Unit rent | $145/wk | $147/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 38 | 25 |
| Median age | 54 | 63 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 765 mm | 1025 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.2°C | 22.0°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
- Mangana edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 897). Upper Esk also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 33%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mangana vs Upper Esk: common questions
Does Mangana or Upper Esk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mangana scores 922 vs 897 in Upper Esk. 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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