Monak vs Paringi
Monak scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paringi (968) sits above Monak (958).
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Monak and Paringi side by side
| Measure | Monak | Paringi |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 60 | 29 |
| Median age | 41 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 268 mm | 273 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.4°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
- Paringi edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 958). Paringi also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Monak vs Paringi: common questions
Does Monak or Paringi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paringi scores 968 vs 958 in Monak. 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, Monak or Paringi?
Monak scores 2/100 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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