New Mapoon vs Thursday Island
Thursday Island scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thursday Island (830) sits above New Mapoon (780).
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New Mapoon and Thursday Island side by side
| Measure | New Mapoon | Thursday Island |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| Renter occupied | 93.0% | 74.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 780 | 830 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 412 | 2,805 |
| Median age | 25 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1815 mm | 1710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.9°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
- Thursday Island edges out on average school ICSEA (830 vs 780).
New Mapoon vs Thursday Island: common questions
Does New Mapoon or Thursday Island have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thursday Island scores 830 vs 780 in New Mapoon. 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, New Mapoon or Thursday Island?
Thursday Island scores 6/100 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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