Mansfield vs Carindale
Mansfield scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carindale (1080) sits above Mansfield (1079).
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Mansfield and Carindale side by side
| Measure | Mansfield | Carindale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,546,000 |
| Median unit | – | $852,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $353/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 16,535 |
| Median age | – | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 972 mm | 962 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.8°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
- Carindale edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1079).
Mansfield vs Carindale: common questions
Does Mansfield or Carindale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carindale scores 1080 vs 1079 in Mansfield. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mansfield or Carindale?
Mansfield scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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