Alcomie vs Mengha
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mengha (899) sits above Alcomie (886). Mengha skews owner-occupied (88%), Alcomie runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Alcomie and Mengha side by side
| Measure | Alcomie | Mengha |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $125/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 886 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 58 | 151 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.8°C | 21.2°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
- Mengha edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 886). Alcomie also has a higher family-household share (111% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alcomie vs Mengha: common questions
Does Alcomie or Mengha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mengha scores 899 vs 886 in Alcomie. 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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