Riverton vs Marrabel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marrabel (956) sits above Riverton (948). Riverton skews owner-occupied (76%), Marrabel runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Riverton and Marrabel side by side
| Measure | Riverton | Marrabel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $365/wk | $475/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $205/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 1,029 | 101 |
| Median age | 57 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 531 mm | 498 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 29.9°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
- Marrabel edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 948). Marrabel also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Riverton vs Marrabel: common questions
Does Riverton or Marrabel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marrabel scores 956 vs 948 in Riverton. 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.
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