Marlow vs Spencer
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marlow (1007) sits above Spencer (1001). Spencer skews owner-occupied (91%), Marlow runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Marlow and Spencer side by side
| Measure | Marlow | Spencer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $650,000 |
| Median unit | – | $266,400 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $568/wk | $568/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 35 | 288 |
| Median age | 59 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1056 mm | 1056 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
- Marlow edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1001).
Marlow vs Spencer: common questions
Does Marlow or Spencer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marlow scores 1007 vs 1001 in Spencer. 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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