Side by sideSuburb comparison

Markaranka vs Stuart.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Markaranka (974) sits above Stuart (960). Stuart skews owner-occupied (88%), Markaranka runs more rental-dense (58% 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

Markaranka edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 960).

Common questionsMarkaranka vs Stuart

Common questions

Does Markaranka or Stuart have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Markaranka scores 974 vs 960 in Stuart. 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

Markaranka
Metric
Stuart

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$130/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
58.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
37
Population
15
43
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
6
974
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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