Marian vs Pleystowe
Marian scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pleystowe (972) sits above Marian (958).
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Marian and Pleystowe side by side
| Measure | Marian | Pleystowe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,224 | 418 |
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1574 mm | 1602 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.1°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
- Pleystowe edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 958).
Marian vs Pleystowe: common questions
Does Marian or Pleystowe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pleystowe scores 972 vs 958 in Marian. 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, Marian or Pleystowe?
Marian scores 14/100 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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