Marcoola vs Yaroomba
Yaroomba scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yaroomba (1057) sits above Marcoola (1052). Yaroomba skews owner-occupied (75%), Marcoola runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Marcoola and Yaroomba side by side
| Measure | Marcoola | Yaroomba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $433/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | 3,355 | 2,043 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1543 mm | 1592 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.0°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
- Yaroomba edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1052). Yaroomba also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marcoola vs Yaroomba: common questions
Does Marcoola or Yaroomba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yaroomba scores 1057 vs 1052 in Marcoola. 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, Marcoola or Yaroomba?
Yaroomba scores 6/100 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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