Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mareeba vs Biboohra.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Biboohra (965) sits above Mareeba (947). Biboohra skews owner-occupied (83%), Mareeba runs more rental-dense (64% 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

Biboohra edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 947).

Common questionsMareeba vs Biboohra

Common questions

Does Mareeba or Biboohra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Biboohra scores 965 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mareeba
Metric
Biboohra

Price & Market

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

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
64.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
30.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
0
11,825
Population
561
41
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
6
947
Avg ICSEA
965

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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