Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mares Run vs Curricabark.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mares Run (966) sits above Curricabark (951).

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

Mares Run edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 951).

Common questionsMares Run vs Curricabark

Common questions

Does Mares Run or Curricabark have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mares Run scores 966 vs 951 in Curricabark. 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

Mares Run
Metric
Curricabark

Price & Market

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

Rental

$275/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$234/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$234/wk
Owner occupied
133.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5,608
Population
8
55
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
2
966
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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