Side by sideSuburb comparison

Valdora vs Maroochy River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Valdora (1045) sits above Maroochy River (1033).

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

Valdora edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1033).

Common questionsValdora vs Maroochy River

Common questions

Does Valdora or Maroochy River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Valdora scores 1045 vs 1033 in Maroochy River. 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

Valdora
Metric
Maroochy River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$530/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$460/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
776
Population
1,667
40
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
18
1045
Avg ICSEA
1033

Climate

Annual rainfall
1068 mm
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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