Mareeba vs Arriga
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arriga (956) sits above Mareeba (947).
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Mareeba and Arriga side by side
| Measure | Mareeba | Arriga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $470,000 | – |
| Median unit | $267,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 11,825 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 887 mm | 801 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 30.8°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
- Arriga edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 947).
Mareeba vs Arriga: common questions
Does Mareeba or Arriga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arriga scores 956 vs 947 in Mareeba. 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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