Stone Well vs Marananga
Marananga scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stone Well (1009) sits above Marananga (1001). Stone Well skews owner-occupied (97%), Marananga runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Stone Well and Marananga side by side
| Measure | Stone Well | Marananga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 5 |
| Population | 110 | 119 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 530 mm | 530 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°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
- Stone Well edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1001).
Stone Well vs Marananga: common questions
Does Stone Well or Marananga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stone Well scores 1009 vs 1001 in Marananga. 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, Stone Well or Marananga?
Marananga scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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