Strathcedar vs Marlee
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marlee (928) sits above Strathcedar (913). Strathcedar skews owner-occupied (107%), Marlee runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Strathcedar and Marlee side by side
| Measure | Strathcedar | Marlee |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 107.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 928 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 88 | 199 |
| Median age | 42 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1266 mm | 1129 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.3°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
- Marlee edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 913).
Strathcedar vs Marlee: common questions
Does Strathcedar or Marlee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marlee scores 928 vs 913 in Strathcedar. 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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