Marbelup vs Drome
Drome scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marbelup (990) sits above Drome (952). Marbelup skews owner-occupied (90%), Drome runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Marbelup and Drome side by side
| Measure | Marbelup | Drome |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $288/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 487 | 52 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 885 mm | 745 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.7°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
- Marbelup edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 952). Drome also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marbelup vs Drome: common questions
Does Marbelup or Drome have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marbelup scores 990 vs 952 in Drome. 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, Marbelup or Drome?
Drome scores 2/100 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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