Walkamin vs Mareeba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walkamin (965) sits above Mareeba (947). Walkamin skews owner-occupied (74%), Mareeba runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Walkamin and Mareeba side by side
| Measure | Walkamin | Mareeba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $470,000 |
| Median unit | – | $267,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $365/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 10 |
| Population | 532 | 11,825 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 887 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 31.3°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
- Walkamin edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 947).
Walkamin vs Mareeba: common questions
Does Walkamin or Mareeba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walkamin scores 965 vs 947 in Mareeba. 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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