Marmion vs North Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Beach (1106) sits above Marmion (1098). Marmion skews owner-occupied (88%), North Beach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Marmion and North Beach side by side
| Measure | Marmion | North Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $425/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,390 | 3,689 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 695 mm | 695 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- North Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1098). Marmion also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marmion vs North Beach: common questions
Does Marmion or North Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Beach scores 1106 vs 1098 in Marmion. 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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