Mena Park vs Brewster
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brewster (999) sits above Mena Park (994). Brewster skews owner-occupied (81%), Mena Park runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Mena Park and Brewster side by side
| Measure | Mena Park | Brewster |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 81.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 32 | 47 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 587 mm | 587 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.8°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
- Brewster edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 994). Mena Park also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mena Park vs Brewster: common questions
Does Mena Park or Brewster have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brewster scores 999 vs 994 in Mena Park. 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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