Upper Esk vs Mathinna
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mathinna (905) sits above Upper Esk (897). Mathinna skews owner-occupied (85%), Upper Esk runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Upper Esk and Mathinna side by side
| Measure | Upper Esk | Mathinna |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $173/wk | $173/wk |
| Unit rent | $147/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | 905 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 25 | 131 |
| Median age | 63 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1025 mm | 873 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.0°C | 21.1°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
- Mathinna edges out on average school ICSEA (905 vs 897). Upper Esk also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Esk vs Mathinna: common questions
Does Upper Esk or Mathinna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mathinna scores 905 vs 897 in Upper Esk. 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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