Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maroochy River vs Valdora.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Valdora (1045) sits above Maroochy River (1033).

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

Valdora edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1033).

Common questionsMaroochy River vs Valdora

Common questions

Does Maroochy River or Valdora have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Valdora scores 1045 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.

The numbers behind the take

Maroochy River
Metric
Valdora

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$530/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
1,667
Population
776
42
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
11
1033
Avg ICSEA
1045

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)

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