Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maryvale vs Upper Freestone.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maryvale (962) sits above Upper Freestone (954).

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

Maryvale edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 954).

Common questionsMaryvale vs Upper Freestone

Common questions

Does Maryvale or Upper Freestone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maryvale scores 962 vs 954 in Upper Freestone. 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

Maryvale
Metric
Upper Freestone

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$221/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
19,195
Population
75
45
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
13
962
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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