Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mangrove Creek vs Upper Mangrove.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mangrove Creek (978) sits above Upper Mangrove (927).

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

Mangrove Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 927).

Common questionsMangrove Creek vs Upper Mangrove

Common questions

Does Mangrove Creek or Upper Mangrove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mangrove Creek scores 978 vs 927 in Upper Mangrove. 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

Mangrove Creek
Metric
Upper Mangrove

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$650/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
56
Population
71,168
34
Median age
68

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
9
978
Avg ICSEA
927

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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