Monkey Mia vs Denham
Denham scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monkey Mia (901) sits above Denham (894).
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Monkey Mia and Denham side by side
| Measure | Monkey Mia | Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $187/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 901 | 894 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | – | 849 |
| Median age | – | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 206 mm | 215 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 31.7°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
- Monkey Mia edges out on average school ICSEA (901 vs 894).
Monkey Mia vs Denham: common questions
Does Monkey Mia or Denham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Monkey Mia scores 901 vs 894 in Denham. 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, Monkey Mia or Denham?
Denham scores 20/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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