Maroochy River vs Bli Bli

Bli Bli scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bli Bli (1042) sits above Maroochy River (1033).

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Maroochy River and Bli Bli side by side

MeasureMaroochy RiverBli Bli
Price and market
Median house–$921,000
Median unit–$701,250
Renting
House rent–$780/wk
Unit rent–$460/wk
Owner occupied82.0%77.0%
Renter occupied15.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1820
Average ICSEA10331042
Lifestyle and people
Walk score020
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population1,66710,138
Median age4241
Climate
Annual rainfall1629 mm1543 mm
Mean max, January29.3°C29.3°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
Bli Bli edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1033).

Maroochy River vs Bli Bli: common questions

Does Maroochy River or Bli Bli have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bli Bli scores 1042 vs 1033 in Maroochy River. 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, Maroochy River or Bli Bli?

Bli Bli scores 20/100 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.