Twin Waters vs Maroochydore
Maroochydore scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Twin Waters (1060) sits above Maroochydore (1057). Twin Waters skews owner-occupied (79%), Maroochydore runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Twin Waters and Maroochydore side by side
| Measure | Twin Waters | Maroochydore |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $710/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,966 | 20,629 |
| Median age | 60 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
- Twin Waters edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1057). Twin Waters also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Twin Waters vs Maroochydore: common questions
Does Twin Waters or Maroochydore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Twin Waters scores 1060 vs 1057 in Maroochydore. 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, Twin Waters or Maroochydore?
Maroochydore scores 44/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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