Mawbanna vs Rocky Cape
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rocky Cape (938) sits above Mawbanna (920). Rocky Cape skews owner-occupied (81%), Mawbanna runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Mawbanna and Rocky Cape side by side
| Measure | Mawbanna | Rocky Cape |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 84 | 211 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1260 mm | 1076 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.1°C | 21.3°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
- Rocky Cape edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 920).
Mawbanna vs Rocky Cape: common questions
Does Mawbanna or Rocky Cape have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rocky Cape scores 938 vs 920 in Mawbanna. 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.
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