Shute Harbour vs Mandalay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shute Harbour (1028) sits above Mandalay (1001).

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Shute Harbour and Mandalay side by side

MeasureShute HarbourMandalay
Renting
Owner occupied72.0%72.0%
Renter occupied26.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA10281001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population113338
Median age5841
Climate
Annual rainfall1659 mm1605 mm
Mean max, January30.2°C30.2°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
Shute Harbour edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1001).

Shute Harbour vs Mandalay: common questions

Does Shute Harbour or Mandalay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shute Harbour scores 1028 vs 1001 in Mandalay. 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.