Mayers Flat vs Boolambayte

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mayers Flat (975) sits above Boolambayte (941). Boolambayte skews owner-occupied (82%), Mayers Flat runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

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Mayers Flat and Boolambayte side by side

MeasureMayers FlatBoolambayte
Price and market
Median house–$586,000
Median unit–$205,920
Renting
House rent$550/wk$550/wk
Owner occupied65.0%82.0%
Renter occupied30.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby52
Average ICSEA975941
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population5085
Median age5853
Climate
Annual rainfall1263 mm1241 mm
Mean max, January27.7°C27.9°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
Mayers Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 941). Boolambayte also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mayers Flat vs Boolambayte: common questions

Does Mayers Flat or Boolambayte have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mayers Flat scores 975 vs 941 in Boolambayte. 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.