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Maranup vs Hester

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hester (1020) sits above Maranup (994). Hester skews owner-occupied (103%), Maranup runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Maranup and Hester side by side

MeasureMaranupHester
Renting
House rent$231/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$271/wk$120/wk
Owner occupied68.0%103.0%
Renter occupied16.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby53
Average ICSEA9941020
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population60101
Median age5542
Climate
Annual rainfall777 mm772 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C29.5°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
Hester edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 994). Hester also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Maranup vs Hester: common questions

Does Maranup or Hester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hester scores 1020 vs 994 in Maranup. 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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