Mirboo North vs Thorpdale South
Mirboo North scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mirboo North (991) sits above Thorpdale South (981). Thorpdale South skews owner-occupied (171%), Mirboo North runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Mirboo North and Thorpdale South side by side
| Measure | Mirboo North | Thorpdale South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $495,000 | – |
| Median unit | $219,600 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 171.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 2,263 | 27 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1032 mm | 1029 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.2°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
- Mirboo North edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 981).
Mirboo North vs Thorpdale South: common questions
Does Mirboo North or Thorpdale South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mirboo North scores 991 vs 981 in Thorpdale South. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mirboo North or Thorpdale South?
Mirboo North scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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