Maryfarms vs Mareeba

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mareeba (947) sits above Maryfarms (946).

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Maryfarms and Mareeba side by side

MeasureMaryfarmsMareeba
Price and market
Median house–$470,000
Median unit–$267,500
Renting
House rent–$580/wk
Unit rent–$365/wk
Owner occupied–64.0%
Renter occupied–30.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA946947
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score010
Population–11,825
Median age–41
Climate
Annual rainfall827 mm887 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.3°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
Mareeba edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 946).

Maryfarms vs Mareeba: common questions

Does Maryfarms or Mareeba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mareeba scores 947 vs 946 in Maryfarms. 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.