Medway vs Mandemar
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medway (1091) sits above Mandemar (1041). Medway skews owner-occupied (78%), Mandemar runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Medway and Mandemar side by side
| Measure | Medway | Mandemar |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1091 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 143 | 64 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.4°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
- Medway edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1041). Mandemar also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Medway vs Mandemar: common questions
Does Medway or Mandemar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medway scores 1091 vs 1041 in Mandemar. 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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