Marcoola vs Maroochy River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marcoola (1052) sits above Maroochy River (1033). Maroochy River skews owner-occupied (82%), Marcoola runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Marcoola and Maroochy River side by side
| Measure | Marcoola | Maroochy River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $433/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | 3,355 | 1,667 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1543 mm | 1629 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
- Marcoola edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1033). Maroochy River also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marcoola vs Maroochy River: common questions
Does Marcoola or Maroochy River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marcoola scores 1052 vs 1033 in Maroochy River. 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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