Side by sideSuburb comparison

Southern Cross vs Mailors Flat.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mailors Flat edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mailors Flat (1007) sits above Southern Cross (988).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mailors Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 988).

Common questionsSouthern Cross vs Mailors Flat

Common questions

Does Southern Cross or Mailors Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mailors Flat scores 1007 vs 988 in Southern Cross. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Southern Cross
Metric
Mailors Flat

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$263/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$224/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
89.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
1,423
Population
490
45
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
13
988
Avg ICSEA
1007

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).