Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Marra vs Carinda.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carinda (1017) sits above The Marra (865).

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

Carinda edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 865). The Marra also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsThe Marra vs Carinda

Common questions

Does The Marra or Carinda have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carinda scores 1017 vs 865 in The Marra. 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

The Marra
Metric
Carinda

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$34/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
76
Population
165
48
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
1
865
Avg ICSEA
1017

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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