Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maryvale vs Morwell Upper.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morwell Upper (962) sits above Maryvale (951).

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

Morwell Upper edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 951).

Common questionsMaryvale vs Morwell Upper

Common questions

Does Maryvale or Morwell Upper have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morwell Upper scores 962 vs 951 in Maryvale. 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
Morwell Upper

Price & Market

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

Rental

$215/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$215/wk
$183/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
55
17,225
Population
17,225
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
13
951
Avg ICSEA
962

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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