Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mardan vs Boorool.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Boorool edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boorool (1005) sits above Mardan (991). Boorool skews owner-occupied (105%), Mardan runs more rental-dense (88% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Boorool edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 991). Boorool also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMardan vs Boorool

Common questions

Does Mardan or Boorool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boorool scores 1005 vs 991 in Mardan. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mardan
Metric
Boorool

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$277/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$92/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
105.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
248
Population
54
50
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
5
991
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).