Paringa vs Mundic Creek
Paringa scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mundic Creek (965) sits above Paringa (962). Paringa skews owner-occupied (78%), Mundic Creek runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Paringa and Mundic Creek side by side
| Measure | Paringa | Mundic Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,131 | 30 |
| Median age | 41 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 271 mm | 271 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.2°C | 33.2°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
- Mundic Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 962). Paringa also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Paringa vs Mundic Creek: common questions
Does Paringa or Mundic Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mundic Creek scores 965 vs 962 in Paringa. 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, Paringa or Mundic Creek?
Paringa scores 8/100 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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