Allendale East vs Mount Schank
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allendale East (966) sits above Mount Schank (958). Allendale East skews owner-occupied (82%), Mount Schank runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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| Measure | Allendale East | Mount Schank |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $231/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 484 | 264 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 24.8°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
- Allendale East edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 958).
Allendale East vs Mount Schank: common questions
Does Allendale East or Mount Schank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allendale East scores 966 vs 958 in Mount Schank. 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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